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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,498.88, 326,373.12 and 185,572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,498.88, 326,373.12 and 185,572.64 is: 256,093.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,498.88 : 326,373.12 = 185,572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,498.88/326,373.12 = 185,572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,498.88x = 326,373.12 × 185,572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,498.88x = 60,565,921,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,565,921,503.44/236,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,093.90

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