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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,299.73, 326,365.86 and 172,056.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,299.73, 326,365.86 and 172,056.30 is: 237,635.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,299.73 : 326,365.86 = 172,056.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,299.73/326,365.86 = 172,056.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,299.73x = 326,365.86 × 172,056.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,299.73x = 56,153,302,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,153,302,607.25/236,299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,635.91

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