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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,608.06, 325,148.04 and 135,025.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,608.06, 325,148.04 and 135,025.50 is: 186,340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,608.06 : 325,148.04 = 135,025.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,608.06/325,148.04 = 135,025.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,608.06x = 325,148.04 × 135,025.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,608.06x = 43,903,276,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,903,276,675.02/235,608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,340.30

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