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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,199.15, 354,298.73 and 131,223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,199.15, 354,298.73 and 131,223.15 is: 196,834.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,199.15 : 354,298.73 = 131,223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,199.15/354,298.73 = 131,223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,199.15x = 354,298.73 × 131,223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,199.15x = 46,492,194,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,492,194,735.48/236,199.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,834.73

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