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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,983.92, 322,897.86 and 132,031.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,983.92, 322,897.86 and 132,031.02 is: 182,202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,983.92 : 322,897.86 = 132,031.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,983.92/322,897.86 = 132,031.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,983.92x = 322,897.86 × 132,031.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,983.92x = 42,632,533,811.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,632,533,811.62/233,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,202.84

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