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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,472.06, 322,192.74 and 132,870.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,472.06, 322,192.74 and 132,870.06 is: 183,361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,472.06 : 322,192.74 = 132,870.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,472.06/322,192.74 = 132,870.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,472.06x = 322,192.74 × 132,870.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,472.06x = 42,809,768,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,809,768,695.36/233,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,361.42

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