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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,427.39, 326,261.68 and 134,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,427.39, 326,261.68 and 134,451 is: 185,537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,427.39 : 326,261.68 = 134,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,427.39/326,261.68 = 134,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,427.39x = 326,261.68 × 134,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,427.39x = 43,866,209,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,866,209,137.68/236,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,537.76

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