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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,570.76, 325,032.68 and 137,438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,570.76, 325,032.68 and 137,438.70 is: 189,633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,570.76 : 325,032.68 = 137,438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,570.76/325,032.68 = 137,438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,570.76x = 325,032.68 × 137,438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,570.76x = 44,672,068,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,672,068,996.72/235,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,633.34

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