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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,373.64, 322,052.82 and 132,771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,373.64, 322,052.82 and 132,771.40 is: 183,222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,373.64 : 322,052.82 = 132,771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,373.64/322,052.82 = 132,771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,373.64x = 322,052.82 × 132,771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,373.64x = 42,759,403,785.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,759,403,785.35/233,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,222.94

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