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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,847, 321,329.28 and 132,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,847, 321,329.28 and 132,245 is: 182,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,847 : 321,329.28 = 132,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,847/321,329.28 = 132,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,847x = 321,329.28 × 132,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,847x = 42,494,190,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,494,190,633.60/232,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,498.34

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