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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,996.20, 348,042.30 and 132,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,996.20, 348,042.30 and 132,204.20 is: 198,333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,996.20 : 348,042.30 = 132,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,996.20/348,042.30 = 132,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,996.20x = 348,042.30 × 132,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,996.20x = 46,012,653,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,012,653,837.66/231,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,333.65

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