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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,972.79, 349,203.48 and 132,914.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,972.79, 349,203.48 and 132,914.78 is: 199,226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,972.79 : 349,203.48 = 132,914.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,972.79/349,203.48 = 132,914.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,972.79x = 349,203.48 × 132,914.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,972.79x = 46,414,303,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,414,303,719.43/232,972.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,226.29

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