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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,747.59, 321,191.94 and 132,145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,747.59, 321,191.94 and 132,145.59 is: 182,361.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,747.59 : 321,191.94 = 132,145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,747.59/321,191.94 = 132,145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,747.59x = 321,191.94 × 132,145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,747.59x = 42,444,098,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,444,098,414.54/232,747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,361.07

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