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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,969.39, 322,917.51 and 132,023.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,969.39, 322,917.51 and 132,023.75 is: 182,215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,969.39 : 322,917.51 = 132,023.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,969.39/322,917.51 = 132,023.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,969.39x = 322,917.51 × 132,023.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,969.39x = 42,632,780,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,632,780,610.86/233,969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,215.21

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