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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,158.82, 325,886.87 and 134,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,158.82, 325,886.87 and 134,170.12 is: 185,147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,158.82 : 325,886.87 = 134,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,158.82/325,886.87 = 134,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,158.82x = 325,886.87 × 134,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,158.82x = 43,724,280,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,724,280,454.32/236,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,147.78

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