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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,750.32, 325,342.46 and 145,158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,750.32, 325,342.46 and 145,158.56 is: 200,323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,750.32 : 325,342.46 = 145,158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,750.32/325,342.46 = 145,158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,750.32x = 325,342.46 × 145,158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,750.32x = 47,226,243,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,226,243,000.46/235,750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,323.13

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