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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,514.88, 324,933.12 and 146,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,514.88, 324,933.12 and 146,073.60 is: 201,533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,514.88 : 324,933.12 = 146,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,514.88/324,933.12 = 146,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,514.88x = 324,933.12 × 146,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,514.88x = 47,464,150,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,464,150,597.63/235,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,533.55

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