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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,808.94, 325,379.67 and 135,187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,808.94, 325,379.67 and 135,187.50 is: 186,537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,808.94 : 325,379.67 = 135,187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,808.94/325,379.67 = 135,187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,808.94x = 325,379.67 × 135,187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,808.94x = 43,987,264,138.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,987,264,138.13/235,808.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,537.73

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