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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,891.98, 325,524.96 and 135,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,891.98, 325,524.96 and 135,283.50 is: 186,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,891.98 : 325,524.96 = 135,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,891.98/325,524.96 = 135,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,891.98x = 325,524.96 × 135,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,891.98x = 44,038,155,926.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,038,155,926.16/235,891.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,687.80

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