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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,096, 325,812.48 and 130,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,096, 325,812.48 and 130,112 is: 179,554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,096 : 325,812.48 = 130,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,096/325,812.48 = 130,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,096x = 325,812.48 × 130,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,096x = 42,392,113,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,392,113,397.76/236,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,554.56

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