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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,587.56, 322,351.14 and 132,985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,587.56, 322,351.14 and 132,985.56 is: 183,520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,587.56 : 322,351.14 = 132,985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,587.56/322,351.14 = 132,985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,587.56x = 322,351.14 × 132,985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,587.56x = 42,868,046,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,868,046,869.54/233,587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,520.25

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