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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,975.08, 325,669.14 and 144,089.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,975.08, 325,669.14 and 144,089.31 is: 198,857.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,975.08 : 325,669.14 = 144,089.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,975.08/325,669.14 = 144,089.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,975.08x = 325,669.14 × 144,089.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,975.08x = 46,925,441,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,925,441,670.89/235,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,857.62

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