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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,977.08, 325,671.90 and 144,091.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,977.08, 325,671.90 and 144,091.31 is: 198,860.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,977.08 : 325,671.90 = 144,091.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,977.08/325,671.90 = 144,091.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,977.08x = 325,671.90 × 144,091.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,977.08x = 46,926,490,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,926,490,701.19/235,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,860.38

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