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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,415, 322,171.02 and 132,871.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,415, 322,171.02 and 132,871.32 is: 183,395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,415 : 322,171.02 = 132,871.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,415/322,171.02 = 132,871.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,415x = 322,171.02 × 132,871.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,415x = 42,807,288,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,807,288,693.15/233,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,395.62

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