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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,606.17, 348,905.30 and 132,552.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,606.17, 348,905.30 and 132,552.95 is: 198,827.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,606.17 : 348,905.30 = 132,552.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,606.17/348,905.30 = 132,552.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,606.17x = 348,905.30 × 132,552.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,606.17x = 46,248,424,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,248,424,378.34/232,606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,827.16

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