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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,762.24, 321,212.14 and 132,160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,762.24, 321,212.14 and 132,160.24 is: 182,381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,762.24 : 321,212.14 = 132,160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,762.24/321,212.14 = 132,160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,762.24x = 321,212.14 × 132,160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,762.24x = 42,451,473,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,451,473,513.31/232,762.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,381.27

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