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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,550.28, 325,068 and 134,967.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,550.28, 325,068 and 134,967.72 is: 186,260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,550.28 : 325,068 = 134,967.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,550.28/325,068 = 134,967.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,550.28x = 325,068 × 134,967.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,550.28x = 43,873,686,804.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,873,686,804.96/235,550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,260.39

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