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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,376.40, 350,064.60 and 186,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,376.40, 350,064.60 and 186,720.40 is: 280,080.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,376.40 : 350,064.60 = 186,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,376.40/350,064.60 = 186,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,376.40x = 350,064.60 × 186,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,376.40x = 65,364,202,137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,364,202,137.84/233,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,080.60

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