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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,198.16, 325,982.88 and 135,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,198.16, 325,982.88 and 135,594 is: 187,136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,198.16 : 325,982.88 = 135,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,198.16/325,982.88 = 135,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,198.16x = 325,982.88 × 135,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,198.16x = 44,201,322,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,201,322,630.72/236,198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,136.61

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