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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,322.56, 326,397.20 and 172,079.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,322.56, 326,397.20 and 172,079.03 is: 237,667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,322.56 : 326,397.20 = 172,079.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,322.56/326,397.20 = 172,079.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,322.56x = 326,397.20 × 172,079.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,322.56x = 56,166,113,526.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,166,113,526.31/236,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,667.17

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