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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,277.81, 326,005.16 and 144,373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,277.81, 326,005.16 and 144,373.59 is: 199,199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,277.81 : 326,005.16 = 144,373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,277.81/326,005.16 = 144,373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,277.81x = 326,005.16 × 144,373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,277.81x = 47,066,534,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,066,534,585.86/236,277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,199.98

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