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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,406.36, 322,081.92 and 132,804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,406.36, 322,081.92 and 132,804.36 is: 183,259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,406.36 : 322,081.92 = 132,804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,406.36/322,081.92 = 132,804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,406.36x = 322,081.92 × 132,804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,406.36x = 42,773,883,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,773,883,253.17/233,406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,259.29

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