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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,555.28, 325,074.90 and 134,972.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,555.28, 325,074.90 and 134,972.72 is: 186,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,555.28 : 325,074.90 = 134,972.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,555.28/325,074.90 = 134,972.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,555.28x = 325,074.90 × 134,972.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,555.28x = 43,876,243,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,876,243,456.73/235,555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,267.29

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