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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,451.10, 348,344.55 and 132,399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,451.10, 348,344.55 and 132,399.90 is: 198,410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,451.10 : 348,344.55 = 132,399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,451.10/348,344.55 = 132,399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,451.10x = 348,344.55 × 132,399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,451.10x = 46,120,783,585.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,120,783,585.55/232,451.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,410.69

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