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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,264.64, 321,902.40 and 132,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,264.64, 321,902.40 and 132,662.40 is: 183,072.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,264.64 : 321,902.40 = 132,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,264.64/321,902.40 = 132,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,264.64x = 321,902.40 × 132,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,264.64x = 42,704,344,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,704,344,949.76/233,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,072.52

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