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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,575.60, 325,102.88 and 134,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,575.60, 325,102.88 and 134,993.04 is: 186,295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,575.60 : 325,102.88 = 134,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,575.60/325,102.88 = 134,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,575.60x = 325,102.88 × 134,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,575.60x = 43,886,626,083.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,886,626,083.96/235,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,295.30

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