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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,978.72, 321,512.88 and 132,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,978.72, 321,512.88 and 132,377.44 is: 182,682.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,978.72 : 321,512.88 = 132,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,978.72/321,512.88 = 132,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,978.72x = 321,512.88 × 132,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,978.72x = 42,561,051,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,561,051,981.43/232,978.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,682.14

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