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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,822.12, 326,798.84 and 134,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,822.12, 326,798.84 and 134,858 is: 186,095.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,822.12 : 326,798.84 = 134,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,822.12/326,798.84 = 134,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,822.12x = 326,798.84 × 134,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,822.12x = 44,071,437,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,071,437,964.72/236,822.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,095.11

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