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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,912.50, 325,572.21 and 135,316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,912.50, 325,572.21 and 135,316.98 is: 186,744.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,912.50 : 325,572.21 = 135,316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,912.50/325,572.21 = 135,316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,912.50x = 325,572.21 × 135,316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,912.50x = 44,055,448,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,448,229.13/235,912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,744.87

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