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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,578.98, 325,093.17 and 134,970.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,578.98, 325,093.17 and 134,970.50 is: 186,255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,578.98 : 325,093.17 = 134,970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,578.98/325,093.17 = 134,970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,578.98x = 325,093.17 × 134,970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,578.98x = 43,877,987,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,877,987,701.49/235,578.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,255.95

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