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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,748.52, 326,722.66 and 136,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,748.52, 326,722.66 and 136,146.52 is: 187,887.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,748.52 : 326,722.66 = 136,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,748.52/326,722.66 = 136,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,748.52x = 326,722.66 × 136,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,748.52x = 44,482,153,164.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,482,153,164.14/236,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,887.78

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