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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,419.48, 320,749.38 and 182,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,419.48, 320,749.38 and 182,031 is: 251,211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,419.48 : 320,749.38 = 182,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,419.48/320,749.38 = 182,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,419.48x = 320,749.38 × 182,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,419.48x = 58,386,330,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,386,330,390.78/232,419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,211.00

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