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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,825.76, 327,084.40 and 183,754.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,825.76, 327,084.40 and 183,754.56 is: 253,786.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,825.76 : 327,084.40 = 183,754.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,825.76/327,084.40 = 183,754.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,825.76x = 327,084.40 × 183,754.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,825.76x = 60,103,250,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,103,250,004.86/236,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,786.79

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