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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,933.88, 325,585.50 and 135,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,933.88, 325,585.50 and 135,329.72 is: 186,753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,933.88 : 325,585.50 = 135,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,933.88/325,585.50 = 135,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,933.88x = 325,585.50 × 135,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,933.88x = 44,061,394,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,061,394,551.06/235,933.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,753.15

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