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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,970.66, 322,879.58 and 132,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,970.66, 322,879.58 and 132,017.74 is: 182,184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,970.66 : 322,879.58 = 132,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,970.66/322,879.58 = 132,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,970.66x = 322,879.58 × 132,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,970.66x = 42,625,832,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,625,832,443.75/233,970.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,184.52

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