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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,750.76, 321,196.25 and 132,148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,750.76, 321,196.25 and 132,148.76 is: 182,365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,750.76 : 321,196.25 = 132,148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,750.76/321,196.25 = 132,148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,750.76x = 321,196.25 × 132,148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,750.76x = 42,445,684,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,445,684,878.54/232,750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,365.40

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