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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,540.08, 322,301.70 and 132,938.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,540.08, 322,301.70 and 132,938.08 is: 183,463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,540.08 : 322,301.70 = 132,938.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,540.08/322,301.70 = 132,938.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,540.08x = 322,301.70 × 132,938.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,540.08x = 42,846,169,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846,169,178.74/233,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,463.88

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