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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,047.33, 322,993.56 and 132,066.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,047.33, 322,993.56 and 132,066.81 is: 182,256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,047.33 : 322,993.56 = 132,066.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,047.33/322,993.56 = 132,066.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,047.33x = 322,993.56 × 132,066.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,047.33x = 42,656,729,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656,729,119.74/234,047.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,256.85

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