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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,925.96, 321,438.90 and 132,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,925.96, 321,438.90 and 132,329.48 is: 182,615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,925.96 : 321,438.90 = 132,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,925.96/321,438.90 = 132,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,925.96x = 321,438.90 × 132,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,925.96x = 42,535,842,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,535,842,488.77/232,925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,615.29

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