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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,805.39, 326,791.26 and 134,825.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,805.39, 326,791.26 and 134,825.58 is: 186,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,805.39 : 326,791.26 = 134,825.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,805.39/326,791.26 = 134,825.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,805.39x = 326,791.26 × 134,825.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,805.39x = 44,059,821,168.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,059,821,168.43/236,805.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,059.20

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