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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,794.68, 326,791.74 and 134,829.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,794.68, 326,791.74 and 134,829.05 is: 186,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,794.68 : 326,791.74 = 134,829.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,794.68/326,791.74 = 134,829.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,794.68x = 326,791.74 × 134,829.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,794.68x = 44,061,019,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,061,019,852.05/236,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,072.68

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