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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,234.78, 322,044.82 and 182,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,234.78, 322,044.82 and 182,158.34 is: 251,519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,234.78 : 322,044.82 = 182,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,234.78/322,044.82 = 182,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,234.78x = 322,044.82 × 182,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,234.78x = 58,663,149,816.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,663,149,816.80/233,234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,519.73

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