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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,973.29, 322,886.25 and 131,998.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,973.29, 322,886.25 and 131,998.41 is: 182,159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,973.29 : 322,886.25 = 131,998.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,973.29/322,886.25 = 131,998.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,973.29x = 322,886.25 × 131,998.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,973.29x = 42,620,471,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,620,471,610.86/233,973.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,159.56

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