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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,474.28, 326,307.78 and 135,904.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,474.28, 326,307.78 and 135,904.68 is: 187,533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,474.28 : 326,307.78 = 135,904.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,474.28/326,307.78 = 135,904.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,474.28x = 326,307.78 × 135,904.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,474.28x = 44,346,754,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,346,754,422.41/236,474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,533.10

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