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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,341.57, 326,271.77 and 182,505.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,341.57, 326,271.77 and 182,505.73 is: 251,950.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,341.57 : 326,271.77 = 182,505.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,341.57/326,271.77 = 182,505.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,341.57x = 326,271.77 × 182,505.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,341.57x = 59,546,467,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,546,467,562.24/236,341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,950.88

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