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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,524.12, 343,983.23 and 182,596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,524.12, 343,983.23 and 182,596.12 is: 272,466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,524.12 : 343,983.23 = 182,596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,524.12/343,983.23 = 182,596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,524.12x = 343,983.23 × 182,596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,524.12x = 62,810,003,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,810,003,143.07/230,524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,466.08

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