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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,922.88, 325,570.32 and 135,318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,922.88, 325,570.32 and 135,318.72 is: 186,737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,922.88 : 325,570.32 = 135,318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,922.88/325,570.32 = 135,318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,922.88x = 325,570.32 × 135,318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,922.88x = 44,055,758,972.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,758,972.39/235,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,737.97

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