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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,514.75, 322,250.72 and 132,912.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,514.75, 322,250.72 and 132,912.75 is: 183,419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,514.75 : 322,250.72 = 132,912.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,514.75/322,250.72 = 132,912.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,514.75x = 322,250.72 × 132,912.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,514.75x = 42,831,228,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,831,228,720.12/233,514.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,419.80

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