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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,214.54, 325,963.71 and 134,226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,214.54, 325,963.71 and 134,226.36 is: 185,225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,214.54 : 325,963.71 = 134,226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,214.54/325,963.71 = 134,226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,214.54x = 325,963.71 × 134,226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,214.54x = 43,752,922,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,752,922,285.40/236,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,225.36

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