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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,751.26, 321,196.96 and 132,149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,751.26, 321,196.96 and 132,149.26 is: 182,366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,751.26 : 321,196.96 = 132,149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,751.26/321,196.96 = 132,149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,751.26x = 321,196.96 × 132,149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,751.26x = 42,445,940,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,445,940,578.25/232,751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,366.10

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