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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,746.59, 321,190.56 and 132,144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,746.59, 321,190.56 and 132,144.59 is: 182,359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,746.59 : 321,190.56 = 132,144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,746.59/321,190.56 = 132,144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,746.59x = 321,190.56 × 132,144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,746.59x = 42,443,593,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,443,593,257.12/232,746.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,359.68

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