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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,218.23, 349,114.73 and 185,431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,218.23, 349,114.73 and 185,431.01 is: 278,775.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,218.23 : 349,114.73 = 185,431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,218.23/349,114.73 = 185,431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,218.23x = 349,114.73 × 185,431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,218.23x = 64,736,694,317.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,736,694,317.05/232,218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,775.25

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