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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,208, 325,967.04 and 130,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,208, 325,967.04 and 130,224 is: 179,709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,208 : 325,967.04 = 130,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,208/325,967.04 = 130,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,208x = 325,967.04 × 130,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,208x = 42,448,731,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,448,731,816.96/236,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,709.12

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