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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,010.38, 324,280.11 and 134,388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,010.38, 324,280.11 and 134,388.94 is: 185,437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,010.38 : 324,280.11 = 134,388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,010.38/324,280.11 = 134,388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,010.38x = 324,280.11 × 134,388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,010.38x = 43,579,660,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,579,660,245.98/235,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,437.17

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