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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,985.41, 322,899.94 and 132,032.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,985.41, 322,899.94 and 132,032.49 is: 182,204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,985.41 : 322,899.94 = 132,032.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,985.41/322,899.94 = 132,032.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,985.41x = 322,899.94 × 132,032.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,985.41x = 42,633,281,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,633,281,310.53/233,985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,204.87

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