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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,870.88, 325,509.10 and 135,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,870.88, 325,509.10 and 135,268.88 is: 186,675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,870.88 : 325,509.10 = 135,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,870.88/325,509.10 = 135,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,870.88x = 325,509.10 × 135,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,870.88x = 44,031,249,421.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,031,249,421.09/235,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,675.23

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