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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,980.92, 322,893.72 and 132,028.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,980.92, 322,893.72 and 132,028.02 is: 182,198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,980.92 : 322,893.72 = 132,028.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,980.92/322,893.72 = 132,028.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,980.92x = 322,893.72 × 132,028.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,980.92x = 42,631,018,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,631,018,522.03/233,980.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,198.70

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