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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,774.75, 321,229.49 and 132,172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,774.75, 321,229.49 and 132,172.75 is: 182,398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,774.75 : 321,229.49 = 132,172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,774.75/321,229.49 = 132,172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,774.75x = 321,229.49 × 132,172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,774.75x = 42,457,785,074.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,457,785,074.40/232,774.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,398.59

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