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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,747.38, 321,191.60 and 132,145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,747.38, 321,191.60 and 132,145.38 is: 182,360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,747.38 : 321,191.60 = 132,145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,747.38/321,191.60 = 132,145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,747.38x = 321,191.60 × 132,145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,747.38x = 42,443,985,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,443,985,374.08/232,747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,360.74

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