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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,751.84, 325,365.20 and 132,402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,751.84, 325,365.20 and 132,402.98 is: 182,731.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,751.84 : 325,365.20 = 132,402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,751.84/325,365.20 = 132,402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,751.84x = 325,365.20 × 132,402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,751.84x = 43,079,322,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,079,322,545.88/235,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,731.65

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