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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,995.57, 348,932.79 and 132,852.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,995.57, 348,932.79 and 132,852.17 is: 198,958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,995.57 : 348,932.79 = 132,852.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,995.57/348,932.79 = 132,852.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,995.57x = 348,932.79 × 132,852.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,995.57x = 46,356,476,590.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,356,476,590.99/232,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,958.62

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