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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,569.60, 325,094.58 and 134,987.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,569.60, 325,094.58 and 134,987.04 is: 186,287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,569.60 : 325,094.58 = 134,987.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,569.60/325,094.58 = 134,987.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,569.60x = 325,094.58 × 134,987.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,569.60x = 43,883,555,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,883,555,074.24/235,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,287.00

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