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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,974.31, 326,992.96 and 152,206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,974.31, 326,992.96 and 152,206.19 is: 210,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,974.31 : 326,992.96 = 152,206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,974.31/326,992.96 = 152,206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,974.31x = 326,992.96 × 152,206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,974.31x = 49,770,352,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,770,352,598.42/236,974.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,024.25

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