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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,098.43, 325,778.58 and 132,712.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,098.43, 325,778.58 and 132,712.23 is: 183,121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,098.43 : 325,778.58 = 132,712.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,098.43/325,778.58 = 132,712.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,098.43x = 325,778.58 × 132,712.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,098.43x = 43,234,801,838.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,234,801,838.03/236,098.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,121.94

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