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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,755.24, 321,199.32 and 132,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,755.24, 321,199.32 and 132,146.76 is: 182,360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,755.24 : 321,199.32 = 132,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,755.24/321,199.32 = 132,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,755.24x = 321,199.32 × 132,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,755.24x = 42,445,449,452.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,445,449,452.20/232,755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,360.88

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