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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,744.32, 325,334.21 and 145,152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,744.32, 325,334.21 and 145,152.55 is: 200,314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,744.32 : 325,334.21 = 145,152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,744.32/325,334.21 = 145,152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,744.32x = 325,334.21 × 145,152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,744.32x = 47,223,089,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,223,089,457.97/235,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,314.86

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