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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,983.17, 322,889.33 and 132,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,983.17, 322,889.33 and 132,007.28 is: 182,165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,983.17 : 322,889.33 = 132,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,983.17/322,889.33 = 132,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,983.17x = 322,889.33 × 132,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,983.17x = 42,623,740,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,623,740,909.89/233,983.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,165.84

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