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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,855.23, 349,034.18 and 132,799.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,855.23, 349,034.18 and 132,799.98 is: 199,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,855.23 : 349,034.18 = 132,799.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,855.23/349,034.18 = 132,799.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,855.23x = 349,034.18 × 132,799.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,855.23x = 46,351,731,459.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,351,731,459.32/232,855.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,058.15

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