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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,417.98, 320,747.31 and 182,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,417.98, 320,747.31 and 182,029.50 is: 251,208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,417.98 : 320,747.31 = 182,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,417.98/320,747.31 = 182,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,417.98x = 320,747.31 × 182,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,417.98x = 58,385,472,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,385,472,465.65/232,417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,208.93

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