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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,119.39, 325,969.35 and 189,675.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,119.39, 325,969.35 and 189,675.74 is: 261,852.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,119.39 : 325,969.35 = 189,675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,119.39/325,969.35 = 189,675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,119.39x = 325,969.35 × 189,675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,119.39x = 61,828,477,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,828,477,678.57/236,119.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,852.61

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