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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,819.82, 326,795.67 and 134,855.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,819.82, 326,795.67 and 134,855.71 is: 186,091.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,819.82 : 326,795.67 = 134,855.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,819.82/326,795.67 = 134,855.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,819.82x = 326,795.67 × 134,855.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,819.82x = 44,070,262,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,070,262,102.78/236,819.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,091.95

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