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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,079.70, 347,860.35 and 132,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,079.70, 347,860.35 and 132,287.70 is: 198,283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,079.70 : 347,860.35 = 132,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,079.70/347,860.35 = 132,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,079.70x = 347,860.35 × 132,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,079.70x = 46,017,645,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,017,645,622.70/232,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,283.80

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