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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,976.76, 321,506.28 and 132,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,976.76, 321,506.28 and 132,374.76 is: 182,676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,976.76 : 321,506.28 = 132,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,976.76/321,506.28 = 132,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,976.76x = 321,506.28 × 132,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,976.76x = 42,559,316,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,559,316,653.49/232,976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,676.23

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