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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,358.76, 324,787.14 and 134,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,358.76, 324,787.14 and 134,737.32 is: 185,932.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,358.76 : 324,787.14 = 134,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,358.76/324,787.14 = 134,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,358.76x = 324,787.14 × 134,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,358.76x = 43,760,948,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,760,948,814.06/235,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,932.95

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