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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,300.23, 326,366.55 and 172,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,300.23, 326,366.55 and 172,056.80 is: 237,636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,300.23 : 326,366.55 = 172,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,300.23/326,366.55 = 172,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,300.23x = 326,366.55 × 172,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,300.23x = 56,153,584,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,153,584,220.04/236,300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,636.60

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