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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,586.30, 354,749.85 and 96,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,586.30, 354,749.85 and 96,186.30 is: 144,226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,586.30 : 354,749.85 = 96,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,586.30/354,749.85 = 96,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,586.30x = 354,749.85 × 96,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,586.30x = 34,122,075,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,122,075,497.06/236,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,226.76

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