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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,982.82, 325,658.53 and 134,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,982.82, 325,658.53 and 134,010.40 is: 184,935.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,982.82 : 325,658.53 = 134,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,982.82/325,658.53 = 134,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,982.82x = 325,658.53 × 134,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,982.82x = 43,641,629,078.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,641,629,078.88/235,982.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,935.62

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