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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,474.06, 322,195.50 and 132,872.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,474.06, 322,195.50 and 132,872.06 is: 183,364.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,474.06 : 322,195.50 = 132,872.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,474.06/322,195.50 = 132,872.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,474.06x = 322,195.50 × 132,872.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,474.06x = 42,810,779,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,810,779,807.73/233,474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,364.18

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