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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,252.72, 326,026.68 and 135,651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,252.72, 326,026.68 and 135,651.44 is: 187,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,252.72 : 326,026.68 = 135,651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,252.72/326,026.68 = 135,651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,252.72x = 326,026.68 × 135,651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,252.72x = 44,225,988,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,225,988,620.42/236,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,197.80

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