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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,935.54, 326,970.57 and 134,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,935.54, 326,970.57 and 134,960.96 is: 186,245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,935.54 : 326,970.57 = 134,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,935.54/326,970.57 = 134,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,935.54x = 326,970.57 × 134,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,935.54x = 44,128,263,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,128,263,342.48/236,935.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,245.86

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