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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,997.02, 322,915.94 and 132,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,997.02, 322,915.94 and 132,044.16 is: 182,220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,997.02 : 322,915.94 = 132,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,997.02/322,915.94 = 132,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,997.02x = 322,915.94 × 132,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,997.02x = 42,639,164,047.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,639,164,047.91/233,997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,220.97

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