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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,092.48, 325,795.44 and 135,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,092.48, 325,795.44 and 135,484 is: 186,960.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,092.48 : 325,795.44 = 135,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,092.48/325,795.44 = 135,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,092.48x = 325,795.44 × 135,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,092.48x = 44,140,069,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,140,069,392.96/236,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,960.93

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