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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,561.50, 322,315.26 and 132,959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,561.50, 322,315.26 and 132,959.50 is: 183,484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,561.50 : 322,315.26 = 132,959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,561.50/322,315.26 = 132,959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,561.50x = 322,315.26 × 132,959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,561.50x = 42,854,875,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,854,875,811.97/233,561.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,484.33

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