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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,014.65, 326,114.51 and 188,658.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,014.65, 326,114.51 and 188,658.81 is: 260,680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,014.65 : 326,114.51 = 188,658.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,014.65/326,114.51 = 188,658.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,014.65x = 326,114.51 × 188,658.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,014.65x = 61,524,374,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,524,374,437.04/236,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,680.32

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