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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,932.14, 326,754.72 and 196,582.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,932.14, 326,754.72 and 196,582.02 is: 271,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,932.14 : 326,754.72 = 196,582.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,932.14/326,754.72 = 196,582.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,932.14x = 326,754.72 × 196,582.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,932.14x = 64,234,102,902.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,234,102,902.13/236,932.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,107.60

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