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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,746.57, 325,337.31 and 145,154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,746.57, 325,337.31 and 145,154.79 is: 200,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,746.57 : 325,337.31 = 145,154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,746.57/325,337.31 = 145,154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,746.57x = 325,337.31 × 145,154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,746.57x = 47,224,268,912.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,224,268,912.21/235,746.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,317.95

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