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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,976.08, 325,670.52 and 144,090.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,976.08, 325,670.52 and 144,090.31 is: 198,859.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,976.08 : 325,670.52 = 144,090.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,976.08/325,670.52 = 144,090.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,976.08x = 325,670.52 × 144,090.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,976.08x = 46,925,966,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,925,966,184.66/235,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,859.00

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