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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,635.24, 321,033.78 and 132,026.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,635.24, 321,033.78 and 132,026.76 is: 182,195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,635.24 : 321,033.78 = 132,026.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,635.24/321,033.78 = 132,026.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,635.24x = 321,033.78 × 132,026.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,635.24x = 42,385,049,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,385,049,823.95/232,635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,195.31

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