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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,614.27, 354,355.60 and 136,470.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,614.27, 354,355.60 and 136,470.87 is: 204,379.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,614.27 : 354,355.60 = 136,470.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,614.27/354,355.60 = 136,470.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,614.27x = 354,355.60 × 136,470.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,614.27x = 48,359,217,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359,217,021.37/236,614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,379.97

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