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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,719.37, 350,769.05 and 132,581.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,719.37, 350,769.05 and 132,581.55 is: 198,980.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,719.37 : 350,769.05 = 132,581.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,719.37/350,769.05 = 132,581.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,719.37x = 350,769.05 × 132,581.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,719.37x = 46,505,504,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,505,504,341.03/233,719.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,980.10

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