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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,996.29, 349,238.61 and 132,938.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,996.29, 349,238.61 and 132,938.34 is: 199,261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,996.29 : 349,238.61 = 132,938.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,996.29/349,238.61 = 132,938.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,996.29x = 349,238.61 × 132,938.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,996.29x = 46,427,201,077.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427,201,077.31/232,996.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,261.55

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