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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,610.06, 325,150.80 and 135,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,610.06, 325,150.80 and 135,027.50 is: 186,343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,610.06 : 325,150.80 = 135,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,610.06/325,150.80 = 135,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,610.06x = 325,150.80 × 135,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,610.06x = 43,904,299,647
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,904,299,647/235,610.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,343.06

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