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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,882.60, 349,323.90 and 186,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,882.60, 349,323.90 and 186,226.60 is: 279,339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,882.60 : 349,323.90 = 186,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,882.60/349,323.90 = 186,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,882.60x = 349,323.90 × 186,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,882.60x = 65,053,402,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,053,402,195.74/232,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,339.90

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