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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,714.48, 325,320.26 and 132,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,714.48, 325,320.26 and 132,360.28 is: 182,676.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,714.48 : 325,320.26 = 132,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,714.48/325,320.26 = 132,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,714.48x = 325,320.26 × 132,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,714.48x = 43,059,479,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,059,479,076.67/235,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,676.43

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