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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,579.48, 325,093.86 and 134,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,579.48, 325,093.86 and 134,971 is: 186,256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,579.48 : 325,093.86 = 134,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,579.48/325,093.86 = 134,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,579.48x = 325,093.86 × 134,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,579.48x = 43,878,243,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,878,243,378.06/235,579.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,256.64

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