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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,491.18, 326,272.34 and 182,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,491.18, 326,272.34 and 182,060 is: 251,176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,491.18 : 326,272.34 = 182,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,491.18/326,272.34 = 182,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,491.18x = 326,272.34 × 182,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,491.18x = 59,401,142,220.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,401,142,220.40/236,491.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,176.99

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