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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,751.57, 325,344.19 and 145,159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,751.57, 325,344.19 and 145,159.81 is: 200,324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,751.57 : 325,344.19 = 145,159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,751.57/325,344.19 = 145,159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,751.57x = 325,344.19 × 145,159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,751.57x = 47,226,900,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,226,900,805.00/235,751.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,324.86

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