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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,351.84, 326,285.92 and 182,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,351.84, 326,285.92 and 182,516 is: 251,965.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,351.84 : 326,285.92 = 182,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,351.84/326,285.92 = 182,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,351.84x = 326,285.92 × 182,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,351.84x = 59,552,400,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,552,400,974.72/236,351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,965.04

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