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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,385.44, 322,073.21 and 132,783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,385.44, 322,073.21 and 132,783.44 is: 183,241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,385.44 : 322,073.21 = 132,783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,385.44/322,073.21 = 132,783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,385.44x = 322,073.21 × 132,783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,385.44x = 42,765,987,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,765,987,477.23/233,385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,241.89

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