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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,816.44, 325,390.02 and 135,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,816.44, 325,390.02 and 135,195 is: 186,548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,816.44 : 325,390.02 = 135,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,816.44/325,390.02 = 135,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,816.44x = 325,390.02 × 135,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,816.44x = 43,991,103,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,991,103,753.90/235,816.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,548.08

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