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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,920.88, 325,567.56 and 135,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,920.88, 325,567.56 and 135,316.72 is: 186,735.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,920.88 : 325,567.56 = 135,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,920.88/325,567.56 = 135,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,920.88x = 325,567.56 × 135,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,920.88x = 44,054,734,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054,734,357.60/235,920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,735.21

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