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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,755.26, 321,202.46 and 132,153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,755.26, 321,202.46 and 132,153.26 is: 182,371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,755.26 : 321,202.46 = 132,153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,755.26/321,202.46 = 132,153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,755.26x = 321,202.46 × 132,153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,755.26x = 42,447,950,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,447,950,933.39/232,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,371.61

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