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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,772.22, 325,373.51 and 132,424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,772.22, 325,373.51 and 132,424.59 is: 182,750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,772.22 : 325,373.51 = 132,424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,772.22/325,373.51 = 132,424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,772.22x = 325,373.51 × 132,424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,772.22x = 43,087,452,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,087,452,996.49/235,772.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,750.34

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