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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,451.24, 326,299.86 and 135,849.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,451.24, 326,299.86 and 135,849.24 is: 187,470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,451.24 : 326,299.86 = 135,849.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,451.24/326,299.86 = 135,849.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,451.24x = 326,299.86 × 135,849.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,451.24x = 44,327,587,993.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,327,587,993.11/236,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,470.31

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