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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,441.24, 326,301.42 and 135,845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,441.24, 326,301.42 and 135,845.72 is: 187,474.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,441.24 : 326,301.42 = 135,845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,441.24/326,301.42 = 135,845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,441.24x = 326,301.42 × 135,845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,441.24x = 44,326,651,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,326,651,336.92/236,441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,474.28

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