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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,749.26, 321,194.19 and 132,147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,749.26, 321,194.19 and 132,147.26 is: 182,363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,749.26 : 321,194.19 = 132,147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,749.26/321,194.19 = 132,147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,749.26x = 321,194.19 × 132,147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,749.26x = 42,444,930,530.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,444,930,530.45/232,749.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,363.34

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