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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,997.31, 348,935.42 and 132,853.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,997.31, 348,935.42 and 132,853.90 is: 198,961.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,997.31 : 348,935.42 = 132,853.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,997.31/348,935.42 = 132,853.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,997.31x = 348,935.42 × 132,853.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,997.31x = 46,357,431,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,357,431,395.14/232,997.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,961.23

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