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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,835.04, 325,416.96 and 132,465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,835.04, 325,416.96 and 132,465.26 is: 182,782.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,835.04 : 325,416.96 = 132,465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,835.04/325,416.96 = 132,465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,835.04x = 325,416.96 × 132,465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,835.04x = 43,106,442,214.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,106,442,214.81/235,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,782.18

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