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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,301.23, 326,367.93 and 172,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,301.23, 326,367.93 and 172,057.80 is: 237,637.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,301.23 : 326,367.93 = 172,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,301.23/326,367.93 = 172,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,301.23x = 326,367.93 × 172,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,301.23x = 56,154,148,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154,148,026.35/236,301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,637.98

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