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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,093, 325,808.34 and 130,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,093, 325,808.34 and 130,109 is: 179,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,093 : 325,808.34 = 130,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,093/325,808.34 = 130,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,093x = 325,808.34 × 130,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,093x = 42,390,597,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,390,597,309.06/236,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,550.42

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