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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,744.97, 326,611.34 and 174,803.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,744.97, 326,611.34 and 174,803.91 is: 241,157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,744.97 : 326,611.34 = 174,803.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,744.97/326,611.34 = 174,803.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,744.97x = 326,611.34 × 174,803.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,744.97x = 57,092,937,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,092,937,649.28/236,744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,157.98

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