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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,771.68, 325,268.82 and 145,100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,771.68, 325,268.82 and 145,100.28 is: 200,179.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,771.68 : 325,268.82 = 145,100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,771.68/325,268.82 = 145,100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,771.68x = 325,268.82 × 145,100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,771.68x = 47,196,596,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,196,596,857.27/235,771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,179.24

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