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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,762.52, 325,379.94 and 132,413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,762.52, 325,379.94 and 132,413.66 is: 182,746.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,762.52 : 325,379.94 = 132,413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,762.52/325,379.94 = 132,413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,762.52x = 325,379.94 × 132,413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,762.52x = 43,084,748,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,084,748,745.98/235,762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,746.39

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