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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,973.79, 349,204.98 and 132,915.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,973.79, 349,204.98 and 132,915.78 is: 199,227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,973.79 : 349,204.98 = 132,915.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,973.79/349,204.98 = 132,915.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,973.79x = 349,204.98 × 132,915.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,973.79x = 46,414,852,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,414,852,296.58/232,973.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,227.79

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