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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,089, 325,802.82 and 130,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,089, 325,802.82 and 130,105 is: 179,544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,089 : 325,802.82 = 130,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,089/325,802.82 = 130,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,089x = 325,802.82 × 130,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,089x = 42,388,575,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,388,575,896.10/236,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,544.90

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