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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,478.06, 322,201.02 and 132,876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,478.06, 322,201.02 and 132,876.06 is: 183,369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,478.06 : 322,201.02 = 132,876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,478.06/322,201.02 = 132,876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,478.06x = 322,201.02 × 132,876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,478.06x = 42,812,802,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,812,802,065.58/233,478.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,369.70

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