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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,711.62, 325,238.96 and 154,018.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,711.62, 325,238.96 and 154,018.26 is: 212,517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,711.62 : 325,238.96 = 154,018.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,711.62/325,238.96 = 154,018.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,711.62x = 325,238.96 × 154,018.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,711.62x = 50,092,739,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,092,739,088.46/235,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,517.05

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