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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,683.40, 349,074.70 and 132,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,683.40, 349,074.70 and 132,891.40 is: 199,365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,683.40 : 349,074.70 = 132,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,683.40/349,074.70 = 132,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,683.40x = 349,074.70 × 132,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,683.40x = 46,389,025,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,389,025,587.58/232,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,365.43

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