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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,902.14, 326,713.32 and 196,551.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,902.14, 326,713.32 and 196,551.99 is: 271,066.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,902.14 : 326,713.32 = 196,551.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,902.14/326,713.32 = 196,551.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,902.14x = 326,713.32 × 196,551.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,902.14x = 64,216,153,205.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,216,153,205.51/236,902.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,066.16

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