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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,590.98, 321,976.94 and 182,514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,590.98, 321,976.94 and 182,514.62 is: 251,574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,590.98 : 321,976.94 = 182,514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,590.98/321,976.94 = 182,514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,590.98x = 321,976.94 × 182,514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,590.98x = 58,765,498,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,765,498,852.86/233,590.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,574.35

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