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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,001.20, 348,049.80 and 132,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,001.20, 348,049.80 and 132,209.20 is: 198,341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,001.20 : 348,049.80 = 132,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,001.20/348,049.80 = 132,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,001.20x = 348,049.80 × 132,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,001.20x = 46,015,385,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,015,385,618.16/232,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,341.15

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