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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,932.74, 322,827.57 and 133,330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,932.74, 322,827.57 and 133,330.74 is: 183,996.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,932.74 : 322,827.57 = 133,330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,932.74/322,827.57 = 133,330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,932.74x = 322,827.57 × 133,330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,932.74x = 43,042,838,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,042,838,800.50/233,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,996.64

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