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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,160.41, 325,889.04 and 134,171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,160.41, 325,889.04 and 134,171.71 is: 185,149.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,160.41 : 325,889.04 = 134,171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,160.41/325,889.04 = 134,171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,160.41x = 325,889.04 × 134,171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,160.41x = 43,725,088,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,725,088,700.76/236,160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,149.95

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