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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,664.78, 325,160.71 and 138,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,664.78, 325,160.71 and 138,872.60 is: 191,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,664.78 : 325,160.71 = 138,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,664.78/325,160.71 = 138,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,664.78x = 325,160.71 × 138,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,664.78x = 45,155,912,461.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,155,912,461.91/235,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,610.78

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