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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,718.28, 325,325.49 and 132,364.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,718.28, 325,325.49 and 132,364.05 is: 182,681.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,718.28 : 325,325.49 = 132,364.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,718.28/325,325.49 = 132,364.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,718.28x = 325,325.49 × 132,364.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,718.28x = 43,061,399,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,061,399,424.63/235,718.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,681.63

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