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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,412.98, 320,740.41 and 182,024.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,412.98, 320,740.41 and 182,024.50 is: 251,202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,412.98 : 320,740.41 = 182,024.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,412.98/320,740.41 = 182,024.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,412.98x = 320,740.41 × 182,024.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,412.98x = 58,382,612,760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,382,612,760.05/232,412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,202.03

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