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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,564.12, 325,020.36 and 144,934.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,564.12, 325,020.36 and 144,934.84 is: 199,974.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,564.12 : 325,020.36 = 144,934.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,564.12/325,020.36 = 144,934.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,564.12x = 325,020.36 × 144,934.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,564.12x = 47,106,773,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,106,773,873.34/235,564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,974.32

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