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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,062, 324,385.56 and 134,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,062, 324,385.56 and 134,460 is: 185,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,062 : 324,385.56 = 134,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,062/324,385.56 = 134,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,062x = 324,385.56 × 134,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,062x = 43,616,882,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,616,882,397.60/235,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,554.80

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