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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,250.72, 326,023.92 and 135,649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,250.72, 326,023.92 and 135,649.44 is: 187,195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,250.72 : 326,023.92 = 135,649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,250.72/326,023.92 = 135,649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,250.72x = 326,023.92 × 135,649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,250.72x = 44,224,962,174.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,224,962,174.60/236,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,195.04

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