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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,675.51, 325,175.49 and 138,883.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,675.51, 325,175.49 and 138,883.32 is: 191,625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,675.51 : 325,175.49 = 138,883.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,675.51/325,175.49 = 138,883.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,675.51x = 325,175.49 × 138,883.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,675.51x = 45,161,453,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,161,453,374.05/235,675.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,625.57

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