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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,281.40, 348,422.10 and 185,625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,281.40, 348,422.10 and 185,625.40 is: 278,438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,281.40 : 348,422.10 = 185,625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,281.40/348,422.10 = 185,625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,281.40x = 348,422.10 × 185,625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,281.40x = 64,675,991,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,675,991,681.34/232,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,438.10

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