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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,580.48, 325,095.24 and 134,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,580.48, 325,095.24 and 134,972 is: 186,258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,580.48 : 325,095.24 = 134,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,580.48/325,095.24 = 134,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,580.48x = 325,095.24 × 134,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,580.48x = 43,878,754,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,878,754,733.28/235,580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,258.02

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