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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,751.76, 321,197.63 and 132,149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,751.76, 321,197.63 and 132,149.76 is: 182,366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,751.76 : 321,197.63 = 132,149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,751.76/321,197.63 = 132,149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,751.76x = 321,197.63 × 132,149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,751.76x = 42,446,189,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,446,189,717.07/232,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,366.78

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