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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,867.95, 325,505.79 and 132,520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,867.95, 325,505.79 and 132,520.35 is: 182,882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,867.95 : 325,505.79 = 132,520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,867.95/325,505.79 = 132,520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,867.95x = 325,505.79 × 132,520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,867.95x = 43,136,142,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,136,142,438.47/235,867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,882.59

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