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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,046.70, 347,810.85 and 132,254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,046.70, 347,810.85 and 132,254.70 is: 198,234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,046.70 : 347,810.85 = 132,254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,046.70/347,810.85 = 132,254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,046.70x = 347,810.85 × 132,254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,046.70x = 45,999,619,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,999,619,623.50/232,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,234.32

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