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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,536.08, 322,296.18 and 132,934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,536.08, 322,296.18 and 132,934.08 is: 183,458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,536.08 : 322,296.18 = 132,934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,536.08/322,296.18 = 132,934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,536.08x = 322,296.18 × 132,934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,536.08x = 42,844,146,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,844,146,175.81/233,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,458.36

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