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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,975.30, 322,885.98 and 132,022.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,975.30, 322,885.98 and 132,022.37 is: 182,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,975.30 : 322,885.98 = 132,022.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,975.30/322,885.98 = 132,022.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,975.30x = 322,885.98 × 132,022.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,975.30x = 42,628,173,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,628,173,126.59/233,975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,190.92

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