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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,210.16, 325,999.44 and 135,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,210.16, 325,999.44 and 135,606 is: 187,153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,210.16 : 325,999.44 = 135,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,210.16/325,999.44 = 135,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,210.16x = 325,999.44 × 135,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,210.16x = 44,207,480,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,207,480,060.64/236,210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,153.17

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