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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,996.53, 325,664.73 and 137,888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,996.53, 325,664.73 and 137,888.88 is: 190,280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,996.53 : 325,664.73 = 137,888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,996.53/325,664.73 = 137,888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,996.53x = 325,664.73 × 137,888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,996.53x = 44,905,544,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,905,544,875.20/235,996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,280.53

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