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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,908.64, 326,722.28 and 196,558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,908.64, 326,722.28 and 196,558.50 is: 271,075.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,908.64 : 326,722.28 = 196,558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,908.64/326,722.28 = 196,558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,908.64x = 326,722.28 × 196,558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,908.64x = 64,220,041,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,220,041,273.38/236,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,075.13

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