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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,175.15, 349,762.73 and 186,519.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,175.15, 349,762.73 and 186,519.15 is: 279,778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,175.15 : 349,762.73 = 186,519.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,175.15/349,762.73 = 186,519.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,175.15x = 349,762.73 × 186,519.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,175.15x = 65,237,446,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,237,446,168.68/233,175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,778.73

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