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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,563.10, 348,512.55 and 132,511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,563.10, 348,512.55 and 132,511.90 is: 198,578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,563.10 : 348,512.55 = 132,511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,563.10/348,512.55 = 132,511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,563.10x = 348,512.55 × 132,511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,563.10x = 46,182,060,174.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,182,060,174.35/232,563.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,578.62

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