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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,537.28, 326,335.68 and 182,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,537.28, 326,335.68 and 182,106 is: 251,240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,537.28 : 326,335.68 = 182,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,537.28/326,335.68 = 182,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,537.28x = 326,335.68 × 182,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,537.28x = 59,427,685,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,427,685,342.08/236,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,240.25

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