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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,535.58, 322,295.49 and 132,933.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,535.58, 322,295.49 and 132,933.58 is: 183,457.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,535.58 : 322,295.49 = 132,933.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,535.58/322,295.49 = 132,933.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,535.58x = 322,295.49 × 132,933.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,535.58x = 42,843,893,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,843,893,303.55/233,535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,457.67

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