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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,601, 354,726.54 and 143,085.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,601, 354,726.54 and 143,085.96 is: 214,523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,601 : 354,726.54 = 143,085.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,601/354,726.54 = 143,085.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,601x = 354,726.54 × 143,085.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,601x = 50,756,387,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,756,387,513.38/236,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,523.13

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