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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,516.75, 322,253.48 and 132,914.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,516.75, 322,253.48 and 132,914.75 is: 183,422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,516.75 : 322,253.48 = 132,914.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,516.75/322,253.48 = 132,914.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,516.75x = 322,253.48 × 132,914.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,516.75x = 42,832,240,730.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,832,240,730.83/233,516.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,422.56

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