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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,924.96, 321,437.52 and 132,328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,924.96, 321,437.52 and 132,328.48 is: 182,613.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,924.96 : 321,437.52 = 132,328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,924.96/321,437.52 = 132,328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,924.96x = 321,437.52 × 132,328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,924.96x = 42,535,338,436.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,535,338,436.57/232,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,613.91

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