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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,905.98, 326,832.57 and 165,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,905.98, 326,832.57 and 165,327.54 is: 228,083.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,905.98 : 326,832.57 = 165,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,905.98/326,832.57 = 165,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,905.98x = 326,832.57 × 165,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,905.98x = 54,034,424,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,034,424,789.98/236,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,083.84

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