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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,846.61, 349,021.23 and 132,791.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,846.61, 349,021.23 and 132,791.36 is: 199,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,846.61 : 349,021.23 = 132,791.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,846.61/349,021.23 = 132,791.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,846.61x = 349,021.23 × 132,791.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,846.61x = 46,347,002,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,347,002,055.47/232,846.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,045.21

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