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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,558.52, 322,311.08 and 132,956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,558.52, 322,311.08 and 132,956.52 is: 183,480.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,558.52 : 322,311.08 = 132,956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,558.52/322,311.08 = 132,956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,558.52x = 322,311.08 × 132,956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,558.52x = 42,853,359,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,853,359,554.24/233,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,480.18

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