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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,933.38, 325,584.81 and 135,329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,933.38, 325,584.81 and 135,329.22 is: 186,752.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,933.38 : 325,584.81 = 135,329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,933.38/325,584.81 = 135,329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,933.38x = 325,584.81 × 135,329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,933.38x = 44,061,138,381.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,061,138,381.15/235,933.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,752.46

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