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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,832.92, 325,457.34 and 132,485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,832.92, 325,457.34 and 132,485.25 is: 182,834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,832.92 : 325,457.34 = 132,485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,832.92/325,457.34 = 132,485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,832.92x = 325,457.34 × 132,485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,832.92x = 43,118,295,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,118,295,777.06/235,832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,834.09

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