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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,327.63, 326,404.18 and 172,084.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,327.63, 326,404.18 and 172,084.10 is: 237,674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,327.63 : 326,404.18 = 172,084.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,327.63/326,404.18 = 172,084.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,327.63x = 326,404.18 × 172,084.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,327.63x = 56,168,968,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,168,968,134.62/236,327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,674.15

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