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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,092, 325,806.96 and 130,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,092, 325,806.96 and 130,108 is: 179,549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,092 : 325,806.96 = 130,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,092/325,806.96 = 130,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,092x = 325,806.96 × 130,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,092x = 42,390,091,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,390,091,951.68/236,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,549.04

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