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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,348.82, 326,281.77 and 182,512.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,348.82, 326,281.77 and 182,512.98 is: 251,960.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,348.82 : 326,281.77 = 182,512.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,348.82/326,281.77 = 182,512.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,348.82x = 326,281.77 × 182,512.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,348.82x = 59,550,658,162.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,550,658,162.37/236,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,960.89

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