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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,752.17, 353,631.92 and 131,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,752.17, 353,631.92 and 131,235.44 is: 196,855.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,752.17 : 353,631.92 = 131,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,752.17/353,631.92 = 131,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,752.17x = 353,631.92 × 131,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,752.17x = 46,409,038,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,409,038,194.91/235,752.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,855.19

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