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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,740.48, 325,328.88 and 145,148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,740.48, 325,328.88 and 145,148.70 is: 200,309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,740.48 : 325,328.88 = 145,148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,740.48/325,328.88 = 145,148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,740.48x = 325,328.88 × 145,148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,740.48x = 47,221,064,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,221,064,004.46/235,740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,309.53

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