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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,919.88, 325,566.18 and 135,315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,919.88, 325,566.18 and 135,315.72 is: 186,733.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,919.88 : 325,566.18 = 135,315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,919.88/325,566.18 = 135,315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,919.88x = 325,566.18 × 135,315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,919.88x = 44,054,222,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054,222,054.35/235,919.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,733.83

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