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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,186.08, 325,838.65 and 139,351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,186.08, 325,838.65 and 139,351.49 is: 192,247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,186.08 : 325,838.65 = 139,351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,186.08/325,838.65 = 139,351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,186.08x = 325,838.65 × 139,351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,186.08x = 45,406,100,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,406,100,882.70/236,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,247.15

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