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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,177.71, 324,544.40 and 134,575.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,177.71, 324,544.40 and 134,575.47 is: 185,713.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,177.71 : 324,544.40 = 134,575.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,177.71/324,544.40 = 134,575.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,177.71x = 324,544.40 × 134,575.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,177.71x = 43,675,714,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,675,714,492.99/235,177.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,713.67

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