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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,966.88, 325,631.76 and 135,380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,966.88, 325,631.76 and 135,380.64 is: 186,823.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,966.88 : 325,631.76 = 135,380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,966.88/325,631.76 = 135,380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,966.88x = 325,631.76 × 135,380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,966.88x = 44,084,236,073.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084,236,073.13/235,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,823.83

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