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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,436.80, 326,017.74 and 193,282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,436.80, 326,017.74 and 193,282.16 is: 266,512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,436.80 : 326,017.74 = 193,282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,436.80/326,017.74 = 193,282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,436.80x = 326,017.74 × 193,282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,436.80x = 63,013,412,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,013,412,985.52/236,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,512.71

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