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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,834.29, 325,415.93 and 132,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,834.29, 325,415.93 and 132,464.52 is: 182,781.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,834.29 : 325,415.93 = 132,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,834.29/325,415.93 = 132,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,834.29x = 325,415.93 × 132,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,834.29x = 43,106,062,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,106,062,678.40/235,834.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,781.15

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