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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,901.06, 326,891.97 and 152,132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,901.06, 326,891.97 and 152,132.94 is: 209,923.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,901.06 : 326,891.97 = 152,132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,901.06/326,891.97 = 152,132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,901.06x = 326,891.97 × 152,132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,901.06x = 49,731,036,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,731,036,458.49/236,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,923.23

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