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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,494.86, 322,224.39 and 132,892.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,494.86, 322,224.39 and 132,892.86 is: 183,392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,494.86 : 322,224.39 = 132,892.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,494.86/322,224.39 = 132,892.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,494.86x = 322,224.39 × 132,892.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,494.86x = 42,821,320,748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,821,320,748.86/233,494.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,392.99

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