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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,224.92, 321,850.35 and 132,622.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,224.92, 321,850.35 and 132,622.92 is: 183,019.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,224.92 : 321,850.35 = 132,622.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,224.92/321,850.35 = 132,622.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,224.92x = 321,850.35 × 132,622.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,224.92x = 42,684,733,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,684,733,220.02/233,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,019.61

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