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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,731.83, 325,273.73 and 132,371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,731.83, 325,273.73 and 132,371.37 is: 182,652.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,731.83 : 325,273.73 = 132,371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,731.83/325,273.73 = 132,371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,731.83x = 325,273.73 × 132,371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,731.83x = 43,056,928,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,056,928,603.25/235,731.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,652.17

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