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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,458.32, 325,026.60 and 144,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,458.32, 325,026.60 and 144,851 is: 199,952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,458.32 : 325,026.60 = 144,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,458.32/325,026.60 = 144,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,458.32x = 325,026.60 × 144,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,458.32x = 47,080,428,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080,428,036.60/235,458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,952.28

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