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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,228.96, 324,630.48 and 134,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,228.96, 324,630.48 and 134,624.80 is: 185,790.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,228.96 : 324,630.48 = 134,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,228.96/324,630.48 = 134,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,228.96x = 324,630.48 × 134,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,228.96x = 43,703,313,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,703,313,443.90/235,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,790.53

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