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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,586, 322,349.04 and 132,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,586, 322,349.04 and 132,984 is: 183,518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,586 : 322,349.04 = 132,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,586/322,349.04 = 132,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,586x = 322,349.04 × 132,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,586x = 42,867,264,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,867,264,735.36/233,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,518.12

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