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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,779.96, 325,390.86 and 135,210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,779.96, 325,390.86 and 135,210.36 is: 186,598.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,779.96 : 325,390.86 = 135,210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,779.96/325,390.86 = 135,210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,779.96x = 325,390.86 × 135,210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,779.96x = 43,996,215,321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,996,215,321.31/235,779.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,598.62

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