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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,558.10, 350,337.15 and 186,902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,558.10, 350,337.15 and 186,902.10 is: 280,353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,558.10 : 350,337.15 = 186,902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,558.10/350,337.15 = 186,902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,558.10x = 350,337.15 × 186,902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,558.10x = 65,478,749,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,478,749,043.02/233,558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,353.15

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