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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,377.51, 354,631.88 and 131,270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,377.51, 354,631.88 and 131,270.29 is: 196,941.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,377.51 : 354,631.88 = 131,270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,377.51/354,631.88 = 131,270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,377.51x = 354,631.88 × 131,270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,377.51x = 46,552,629,730.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,552,629,730.85/236,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,941.87

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