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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,220.73, 349,118.48 and 185,433.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,220.73, 349,118.48 and 185,433.51 is: 278,779.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,220.73 : 349,118.48 = 185,433.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,220.73/349,118.48 = 185,433.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,220.73x = 349,118.48 × 185,433.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,220.73x = 64,738,265,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,738,265,152.26/232,220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,779.01

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