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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,617.94, 353,496.57 and 135,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,617.94, 353,496.57 and 135,849.70 is: 203,814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,617.94 : 353,496.57 = 135,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,617.94/353,496.57 = 135,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,617.94x = 353,496.57 × 135,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,617.94x = 48,022,402,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,022,402,985.53/235,617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,814.71

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