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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,743.81, 321,186.77 and 132,141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,743.81, 321,186.77 and 132,141.81 is: 182,355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,743.81 : 321,186.77 = 132,141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,743.81/321,186.77 = 132,141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,743.81x = 321,186.77 × 132,141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,743.81x = 42,442,201,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,442,201,135.85/232,743.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,355.88

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