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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,379.40, 350,069.10 and 186,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,379.40, 350,069.10 and 186,723.40 is: 280,085.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,379.40 : 350,069.10 = 186,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,379.40/350,069.10 = 186,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,379.40x = 350,069.10 × 186,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,379.40x = 65,366,092,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,366,092,586.94/233,379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,085.10

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