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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,637.53, 347,380.40 and 184,714.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,637.53, 347,380.40 and 184,714.89 is: 275,821.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,637.53 : 347,380.40 = 184,714.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,637.53/347,380.40 = 184,714.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,637.53x = 347,380.40 × 184,714.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,637.53x = 64,166,331,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,166,331,450.58/232,637.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,821.07

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