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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,766.13, 321,217.56 and 132,164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,766.13, 321,217.56 and 132,164.13 is: 182,386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,766.13 : 321,217.56 = 132,164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,766.13/321,217.56 = 132,164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,766.13x = 321,217.56 × 132,164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,766.13x = 42,453,439,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,453,439,358.12/232,766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,386.67

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