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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,975.48, 322,925.86 and 132,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,975.48, 322,925.86 and 132,029.84 is: 182,223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,975.48 : 322,925.86 = 132,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,975.48/322,925.86 = 132,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,975.48x = 322,925.86 × 132,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,975.48x = 42,635,849,627.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,635,849,627.66/233,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,223.58

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