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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,107.68, 325,791.60 and 135,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,107.68, 325,791.60 and 135,486.24 is: 186,949.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,107.68 : 325,791.60 = 135,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,107.68/325,791.60 = 135,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,107.68x = 325,791.60 × 135,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,107.68x = 44,140,278,907.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,140,278,907.58/236,107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,949.78

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