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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,842.64, 325,465.08 and 135,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,842.64, 325,465.08 and 135,221.20 is: 186,606.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,842.64 : 325,465.08 = 135,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,842.64/325,465.08 = 135,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,842.64x = 325,465.08 × 135,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,842.64x = 44,009,778,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,009,778,675.70/235,842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,606.54

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