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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,170.13, 321,774.78 and 132,568.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,170.13, 321,774.78 and 132,568.13 is: 182,944.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,170.13 : 321,774.78 = 132,568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,170.13/321,774.78 = 132,568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,170.13x = 321,774.78 × 132,568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,170.13x = 42,657,079,256.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,657,079,256.89/233,170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,944.02

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