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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,881.60, 325,516.80 and 135,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,881.60, 325,516.80 and 135,283.20 is: 186,690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,881.60 : 325,516.80 = 135,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,881.60/325,516.80 = 135,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,881.60x = 325,516.80 × 135,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,881.60x = 44,036,954,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036,954,357.76/235,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,690.93

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