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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,214.62, 325,962.12 and 134,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,214.62, 325,962.12 and 134,225.92 is: 185,223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,214.62 : 325,962.12 = 134,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,214.62/325,962.12 = 134,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,214.62x = 325,962.12 × 134,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,214.62x = 43,752,565,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,752,565,442.15/236,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,223.78

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