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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,994.40, 347,991.60 and 185,338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,994.40, 347,991.60 and 185,338.40 is: 278,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,994.40 : 347,991.60 = 185,338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,994.40/347,991.60 = 185,338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,994.40x = 347,991.60 × 185,338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,994.40x = 64,496,206,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,496,206,357.44/231,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,007.60

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