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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,351.82, 326,285.96 and 182,515.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,351.82, 326,285.96 and 182,515.98 is: 251,965.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,351.82 : 326,285.96 = 182,515.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,351.82/326,285.96 = 182,515.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,351.82x = 326,285.96 × 182,515.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,351.82x = 59,552,400,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,552,400,837.06/236,351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,965.06

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