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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,638.08, 354,746.62 and 86,844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,638.08, 354,746.62 and 86,844.08 is: 130,188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,638.08 : 354,746.62 = 86,844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,638.08/354,746.62 = 86,844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,638.08x = 354,746.62 × 86,844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,638.08x = 30,807,643,847.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,807,643,847.01/236,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,188.87

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