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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,213.62, 325,960.74 and 134,224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,213.62, 325,960.74 and 134,224.92 is: 185,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,213.62 : 325,960.74 = 134,224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,213.62/325,960.74 = 134,224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,213.62x = 325,960.74 × 134,224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,213.62x = 43,752,054,249.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,752,054,249.64/236,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,222.40

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