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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,063, 324,386.94 and 134,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,063, 324,386.94 and 134,461 is: 185,556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,063 : 324,386.94 = 134,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,063/324,386.94 = 134,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,063x = 324,386.94 × 134,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,063x = 43,617,392,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,617,392,339.34/235,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,556.18

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