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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,748.09, 321,192.63 and 132,146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,748.09, 321,192.63 and 132,146.09 is: 182,361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,748.09 : 321,192.63 = 132,146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,748.09/321,192.63 = 132,146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,748.09x = 321,192.63 × 132,146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,748.09x = 42,444,348,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,444,348,585.35/232,748.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,361.75

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