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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,992.96, 322,882.98 and 132,020.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,992.96, 322,882.98 and 132,020.03 is: 182,172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,992.96 : 322,882.98 = 132,020.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,992.96/322,882.98 = 132,020.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,992.96x = 322,882.98 × 132,020.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,992.96x = 42,627,021,018.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,627,021,018.22/233,992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,172.24

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