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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,717.47, 325,324.39 and 132,363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,717.47, 325,324.39 and 132,363.27 is: 182,680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,717.47 : 325,324.39 = 132,363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,717.47/325,324.39 = 132,363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,717.47x = 325,324.39 × 132,363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,717.47x = 43,060,999,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,060,999,259.59/235,717.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,680.56

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