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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,486.34, 324,979.70 and 134,903.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,486.34, 324,979.70 and 134,903.78 is: 186,172.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,486.34 : 324,979.70 = 134,903.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,486.34/324,979.70 = 134,903.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,486.34x = 324,979.70 × 134,903.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,486.34x = 43,840,989,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,840,989,953.27/235,486.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,172.11

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