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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,652.96, 326,581.20 and 136,044.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,652.96, 326,581.20 and 136,044.96 is: 187,742.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,652.96 : 326,581.20 = 136,044.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,652.96/326,581.20 = 136,044.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,652.96x = 326,581.20 × 136,044.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,652.96x = 44,429,726,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,429,726,290.75/236,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,742.11

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