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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,564.52, 322,319.40 and 132,962.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,564.52, 322,319.40 and 132,962.52 is: 183,488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,564.52 : 322,319.40 = 132,962.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,564.52/322,319.40 = 132,962.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,564.52x = 322,319.40 × 132,962.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,564.52x = 42,856,399,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,399,668.89/233,564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,488.48

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