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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,765.29, 322,596.15 and 133,163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,765.29, 322,596.15 and 133,163.29 is: 183,765.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,765.29 : 322,596.15 = 133,163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,765.29/322,596.15 = 133,163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,765.29x = 322,596.15 × 133,163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,765.29x = 42,957,964,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,957,964,675.33/233,765.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,765.37

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