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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,748.51, 321,193.15 and 132,146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,748.51, 321,193.15 and 132,146.51 is: 182,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,748.51 : 321,193.15 = 132,146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,748.51/321,193.15 = 132,146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,748.51x = 321,193.15 × 132,146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,748.51x = 42,444,551,872.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,444,551,872.07/232,748.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,362.30

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