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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,689.54, 322,113.75 and 182,613.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,689.54, 322,113.75 and 182,613.52 is: 251,711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,689.54 : 322,113.75 = 182,613.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,689.54/322,113.75 = 182,613.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,689.54x = 322,113.75 × 182,613.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,689.54x = 58,822,325,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,822,325,727.90/233,689.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,711.42

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