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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,109.20, 347,904.60 and 132,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,109.20, 347,904.60 and 132,317.20 is: 198,328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,109.20 : 347,904.60 = 132,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,109.20/347,904.60 = 132,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,109.20x = 347,904.60 × 132,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,109.20x = 46,033,762,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,033,762,539.12/232,109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,328.04

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