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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,169.73, 324,561.14 and 131,831.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,169.73, 324,561.14 and 131,831.83 is: 181,943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,169.73 : 324,561.14 = 131,831.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,169.73/324,561.14 = 131,831.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,169.73x = 324,561.14 × 131,831.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,169.73x = 42,787,489,033.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,787,489,033.09/235,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,943.01

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