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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,144.51, 325,879.52 and 134,170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,144.51, 325,879.52 and 134,170.10 is: 185,154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,144.51 : 325,879.52 = 134,170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,144.51/325,879.52 = 134,170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,144.51x = 325,879.52 × 134,170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,144.51x = 43,723,287,930.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,723,287,930.20/236,144.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,154.79

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