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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,995.46, 322,886.42 and 132,022.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,995.46, 322,886.42 and 132,022.54 is: 182,175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,995.46 : 322,886.42 = 132,022.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,995.46/322,886.42 = 132,022.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,995.46x = 322,886.42 × 132,022.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,995.46x = 42,628,285,299.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,628,285,299.91/233,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,175.69

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