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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,242.72, 326,012.88 and 135,641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,242.72, 326,012.88 and 135,641.44 is: 187,184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,242.72 : 326,012.88 = 135,641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,242.72/326,012.88 = 135,641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,242.72x = 326,012.88 × 135,641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,242.72x = 44,220,856,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,220,856,501.75/236,242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,184.00

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