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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,994.79, 349,236.36 and 132,936.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,994.79, 349,236.36 and 132,936.84 is: 199,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,994.79 : 349,236.36 = 132,936.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,994.79/349,236.36 = 132,936.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,994.79x = 349,236.36 × 132,936.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,994.79x = 46,426,378,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426,378,111.50/232,994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,259.30

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