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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,534.08, 322,293.42 and 132,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,534.08, 322,293.42 and 132,932.08 is: 183,455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,534.08 : 322,293.42 = 132,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,534.08/322,293.42 = 132,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,534.08x = 322,293.42 × 132,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,534.08x = 42,843,134,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,843,134,690.91/233,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,455.60

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