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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,742.82, 321,185.40 and 132,140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,742.82, 321,185.40 and 132,140.82 is: 182,354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,742.82 : 321,185.40 = 132,140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,742.82/321,185.40 = 132,140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,742.82x = 321,185.40 × 132,140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,742.82x = 42,441,702,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,441,702,128.03/232,742.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,354.51

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