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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,586.56, 322,349.76 and 132,984.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,586.56, 322,349.76 and 132,984.56 is: 183,518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,586.56 : 322,349.76 = 132,984.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,586.56/322,349.76 = 132,984.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,586.56x = 322,349.76 × 132,984.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,586.56x = 42,867,540,999.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,867,540,999.71/233,586.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,518.87

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