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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,158.76, 325,926.95 and 134,215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,158.76, 325,926.95 and 134,215.85 is: 185,233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,158.76 : 325,926.95 = 134,215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,158.76/325,926.95 = 134,215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,158.76x = 325,926.95 × 134,215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,158.76x = 43,744,560,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,744,560,331.44/236,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,233.70

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