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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,712.89, 325,257.42 and 138,910.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,712.89, 325,257.42 and 138,910.51 is: 191,680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,712.89 : 325,257.42 = 138,910.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,712.89/325,257.42 = 138,910.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,712.89x = 325,257.42 × 138,910.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,712.89x = 45,181,674,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,181,674,093.48/235,712.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,680.96

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