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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,982.76, 321,514.56 and 132,380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,982.76, 321,514.56 and 132,380.76 is: 182,684.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,982.76 : 321,514.56 = 132,380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,982.76/321,514.56 = 132,380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,982.76x = 321,514.56 × 132,380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,982.76x = 42,562,341,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,562,341,803.87/232,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,684.51

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