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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,968.39, 322,916.13 and 132,022.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,968.39, 322,916.13 and 132,022.75 is: 182,213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,968.39 : 322,916.13 = 132,022.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,968.39/322,916.13 = 132,022.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,968.39x = 322,916.13 × 132,022.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,968.39x = 42,632,275,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,632,275,501.96/233,968.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,213.83

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