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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,753.29, 321,199.92 and 132,151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,753.29, 321,199.92 and 132,151.29 is: 182,369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,753.29 : 321,199.92 = 132,151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,753.29/321,199.92 = 132,151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,753.29x = 321,199.92 × 132,151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,753.29x = 42,446,983,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,446,983,775.90/232,753.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,369.00

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