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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,848, 321,330.66 and 132,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,848, 321,330.66 and 132,246 is: 182,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,848 : 321,330.66 = 132,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,848/321,330.66 = 132,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,848x = 321,330.66 × 132,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,848x = 42,494,694,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,494,694,462.36/232,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,499.72

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