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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,203.22, 325,966.66 and 145,619.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,203.22, 325,966.66 and 145,619.03 is: 200,958.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,203.22 : 325,966.66 = 145,619.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,203.22/325,966.66 = 145,619.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,203.22x = 325,966.66 × 145,619.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,203.22x = 47,466,949,292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,466,949,292.41/236,203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,958.09

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