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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,709, 326,574.27 and 139,892.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,709, 326,574.27 and 139,892.31 is: 193,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,709 : 326,574.27 = 139,892.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,709/326,574.27 = 139,892.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,709x = 326,574.27 × 139,892.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,709x = 45,685,229,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,685,229,016.86/236,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,001.66

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