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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,073.18, 321,821.96 and 181,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,073.18, 321,821.96 and 181,997.34 is: 251,297.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,073.18 : 321,821.96 = 181,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,073.18/321,821.96 = 181,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,073.18x = 321,821.96 × 181,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,073.18x = 58,570,740,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,570,740,673.59/233,073.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,297.64

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