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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,275.68, 352,979.40 and 95,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,275.68, 352,979.40 and 95,132.72 is: 142,725.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,275.68 : 352,979.40 = 95,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,275.68/352,979.40 = 95,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,275.68x = 352,979.40 × 95,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,275.68x = 33,579,890,425.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,579,890,425.97/235,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,725.72

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