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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,672.38, 325,060.02 and 144,909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,672.38, 325,060.02 and 144,909.54 is: 199,871.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,672.38 : 325,060.02 = 144,909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,672.38/325,060.02 = 144,909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,672.38x = 325,060.02 × 144,909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,672.38x = 47,104,297,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,104,297,970.59/235,672.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,871.95

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