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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,598.10, 329,137.50 and 235,598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,598.10, 329,137.50 and 235,598.10 is: 329,137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,598.10 : 329,137.50 = 235,598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,598.10/329,137.50 = 235,598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,598.10x = 329,137.50 × 235,598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,598.10x = 77,544,169,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,544,169,638.75/235,598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,137.50

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