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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,483.59, 324,975.90 and 134,901.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,483.59, 324,975.90 and 134,901.03 is: 186,168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,483.59 : 324,975.90 = 134,901.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,483.59/324,975.90 = 134,901.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,483.59x = 324,975.90 × 134,901.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,483.59x = 43,839,583,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,839,583,635.18/235,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,168.32

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