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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,078.20, 347,858.10 and 132,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,078.20, 347,858.10 and 132,286.20 is: 198,281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,078.20 : 347,858.10 = 132,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,078.20/347,858.10 = 132,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,078.20x = 347,858.10 × 132,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,078.20x = 46,016,826,188.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,016,826,188.22/232,078.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,281.55

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