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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,455.06, 322,169.30 and 132,853.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,455.06, 322,169.30 and 132,853.06 is: 183,337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,455.06 : 322,169.30 = 132,853.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,455.06/322,169.30 = 132,853.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,455.06x = 322,169.30 × 132,853.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,455.06x = 42,801,177,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,801,177,343.06/233,455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,337.97

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