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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,994.46, 322,885.05 and 132,021.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,994.46, 322,885.05 and 132,021.54 is: 182,174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,994.46 : 322,885.05 = 132,021.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,994.46/322,885.05 = 132,021.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,994.46x = 322,885.05 × 132,021.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,994.46x = 42,627,779,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,627,779,269.44/233,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,174.31

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