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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,833.92, 322,692.84 and 133,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,833.92, 322,692.84 and 133,238.40 is: 183,870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,833.92 : 322,692.84 = 133,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,833.92/322,692.84 = 133,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,833.92x = 322,692.84 × 133,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,833.92x = 42,995,077,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,995,077,693.06/233,833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,870.15

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