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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,138.23, 352,617.08 and 100,116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,138.23, 352,617.08 and 100,116.69 is: 150,136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,138.23 : 352,617.08 = 100,116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,138.23/352,617.08 = 100,116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,138.23x = 352,617.08 × 100,116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,138.23x = 35,302,854,887.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,302,854,887.07/235,138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,136.60

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