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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,466.11, 348,366.22 and 132,419.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,466.11, 348,366.22 and 132,419.75 is: 198,439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,466.11 : 348,366.22 = 132,419.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,466.11/348,366.22 = 132,419.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,466.11x = 348,366.22 × 132,419.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,466.11x = 46,130,567,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,130,567,760.85/232,466.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,439.97

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