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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,465.84, 348,366.08 and 132,419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,465.84, 348,366.08 and 132,419.44 is: 198,439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,465.84 : 348,366.08 = 132,419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,465.84/348,366.08 = 132,419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,465.84x = 348,366.08 × 132,419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,465.84x = 46,130,441,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,130,441,228.60/232,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,439.66

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