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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,715.58, 325,321.76 and 132,361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,715.58, 325,321.76 and 132,361.36 is: 182,677.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,715.58 : 325,321.76 = 132,361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,715.58/325,321.76 = 132,361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,715.58x = 325,321.76 × 132,361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,715.58x = 43,060,030,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,060,030,591.19/235,715.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,677.91

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