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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,473.23, 348,377.13 and 132,426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,473.23, 348,377.13 and 132,426.72 is: 198,450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,473.23 : 348,377.13 = 132,426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,473.23/348,377.13 = 132,426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,473.23x = 348,377.13 × 132,426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,473.23x = 46,134,438,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,134,438,244.89/232,473.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,450.54

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