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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,007.70, 348,059.55 and 132,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,007.70, 348,059.55 and 132,215.70 is: 198,350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,007.70 : 348,059.55 = 132,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,007.70/348,059.55 = 132,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,007.70x = 348,059.55 × 132,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,007.70x = 46,018,937,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,018,937,044.94/232,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,350.90

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