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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,460.06, 322,176.18 and 132,858.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,460.06, 322,176.18 and 132,858.06 is: 183,344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,460.06 : 322,176.18 = 132,858.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,460.06/322,176.18 = 132,858.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,460.06x = 322,176.18 × 132,858.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,460.06x = 42,803,702,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,803,702,253.01/233,460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,344.86

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