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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,747.57, 325,338.69 and 145,155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,747.57, 325,338.69 and 145,155.79 is: 200,319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,747.57 : 325,338.69 = 145,155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,747.57/325,338.69 = 145,155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,747.57x = 325,338.69 × 145,155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,747.57x = 47,224,794,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,224,794,564.52/235,747.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,319.33

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