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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,064.58, 324,389.12 and 134,462.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,064.58, 324,389.12 and 134,462.58 is: 185,558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,064.58 : 324,389.12 = 134,462.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,064.58/324,389.12 = 134,462.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,064.58x = 324,389.12 × 134,462.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,064.58x = 43,618,197,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,618,197,999.13/235,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,558.36

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