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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,973.31, 326,991.58 and 152,205.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,973.31, 326,991.58 and 152,205.19 is: 210,022.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,973.31 : 326,991.58 = 152,205.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,973.31/326,991.58 = 152,205.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,973.31x = 326,991.58 × 152,205.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,973.31x = 49,769,815,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,769,815,562.30/236,973.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,022.87

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