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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,834.72, 321,314.16 and 132,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,834.72, 321,314.16 and 132,233.44 is: 182,483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,834.72 : 321,314.16 = 132,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,834.72/321,314.16 = 132,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,834.72x = 321,314.16 × 132,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,834.72x = 42,488,476,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,488,476,697.51/232,834.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,483.42

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