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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,173.52, 354,352.44 and 136,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,173.52, 354,352.44 and 136,280.96 is: 204,474.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,173.52 : 354,352.44 = 136,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,173.52/354,352.44 = 136,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,173.52x = 354,352.44 × 136,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,173.52x = 48,291,490,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,291,490,701.54/236,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,474.62

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