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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,539.08, 322,300.32 and 132,937.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,539.08, 322,300.32 and 132,937.08 is: 183,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,539.08 : 322,300.32 = 132,937.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,539.08/322,300.32 = 132,937.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,539.08x = 322,300.32 × 132,937.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,539.08x = 42,845,663,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,845,663,423.87/233,539.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,462.50

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