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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,033.52, 321,613.56 and 132,446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,033.52, 321,613.56 and 132,446.64 is: 182,791.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,033.52 : 321,613.56 = 132,446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,033.52/321,613.56 = 132,446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,033.52x = 321,613.56 × 132,446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,033.52x = 42,596,635,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,596,635,400.44/233,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,791.88

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