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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,974.55, 322,887.98 and 131,999.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,974.55, 322,887.98 and 131,999.66 is: 182,161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,974.55 : 322,887.98 = 131,999.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,974.55/322,887.98 = 131,999.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,974.55x = 322,887.98 × 131,999.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,974.55x = 42,621,102,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,621,102,918.09/233,974.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,161.28

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