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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,590.48, 325,109.04 and 134,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,590.48, 325,109.04 and 134,982 is: 186,271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,590.48 : 325,109.04 = 134,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,590.48/325,109.04 = 134,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,590.48x = 325,109.04 × 134,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,590.48x = 43,883,868,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,883,868,437.28/235,590.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,271.82

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