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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,905.22, 326,950.27 and 134,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,905.22, 326,950.27 and 134,908.40 is: 186,185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,905.22 : 326,950.27 = 134,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,905.22/326,950.27 = 134,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,905.22x = 326,950.27 × 134,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,905.22x = 44,108,335,833.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,108,335,833.25/236,905.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,185.58

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