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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,087.56, 347,893.08 and 132,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,087.56, 347,893.08 and 132,034.74 is: 197,916.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,087.56 : 347,893.08 = 132,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,087.56/347,893.08 = 132,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,087.56x = 347,893.08 × 132,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,087.56x = 45,933,972,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,933,972,365.60/232,087.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,916.56

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