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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,912.82, 326,751.59 and 178,962.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,912.82, 326,751.59 and 178,962.92 is: 246,826.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,912.82 : 326,751.59 = 178,962.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,912.82/326,751.59 = 178,962.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,912.82x = 326,751.59 × 178,962.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,912.82x = 58,476,416,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,476,416,132.47/236,912.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,826.73

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