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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,095.93, 325,775.13 and 132,709.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,095.93, 325,775.13 and 132,709.73 is: 183,118.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,095.93 : 325,775.13 = 132,709.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,095.93/325,775.13 = 132,709.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,095.93x = 325,775.13 × 132,709.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,095.93x = 43,233,529,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,233,529,543.01/236,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,118.49

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