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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,993.31, 348,929.43 and 132,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,993.31, 348,929.43 and 132,849.90 is: 198,955.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,993.31 : 348,929.43 = 132,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,993.31/348,929.43 = 132,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,993.31x = 348,929.43 × 132,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,993.31x = 46,355,240,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,355,240,692.86/232,993.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,955.24

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