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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,764.18, 353,649.96 and 131,247.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,764.18, 353,649.96 and 131,247.45 is: 196,873.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,764.18 : 353,649.96 = 131,247.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,764.18/353,649.96 = 131,247.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,764.18x = 353,649.96 × 131,247.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,764.18x = 46,415,655,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,415,655,442.60/235,764.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,873.23

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