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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,675.01, 325,174.81 and 138,882.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,675.01, 325,174.81 and 138,882.82 is: 191,624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,675.01 : 325,174.81 = 138,882.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,675.01/325,174.81 = 138,882.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,675.01x = 325,174.81 × 138,882.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,675.01x = 45,161,194,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,161,194,605.76/235,675.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,624.88

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