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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,251.54, 326,014.77 and 134,263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,251.54, 326,014.77 and 134,263.36 is: 185,276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,251.54 : 326,014.77 = 134,263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,251.54/326,014.77 = 134,263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,251.54x = 326,014.77 × 134,263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,251.54x = 43,771,838,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,771,838,429.83/236,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,276.42

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