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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,792.06, 326,788.12 and 134,826.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,792.06, 326,788.12 and 134,826.42 is: 186,069.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,792.06 : 326,788.12 = 134,826.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,792.06/326,788.12 = 134,826.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,792.06x = 326,788.12 × 134,826.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,792.06x = 44,059,673,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,059,673,712.12/236,792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,069.05

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