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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,961.39, 322,906.45 and 132,015.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,961.39, 322,906.45 and 132,015.75 is: 182,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,961.39 : 322,906.45 = 132,015.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,961.39/322,906.45 = 132,015.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,961.39x = 322,906.45 × 132,015.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,961.39x = 42,628,736,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,628,736,791.35/233,961.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,204.15

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