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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,250.46, 326,033.25 and 132,902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,250.46, 326,033.25 and 132,902.56 is: 183,409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,250.46 : 326,033.25 = 132,902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,250.46/326,033.25 = 132,902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,250.46x = 326,033.25 × 132,902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,250.46x = 43,330,653,768.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,330,653,768.37/236,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,409.82

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