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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,727.60, 350,591.40 and 187,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,727.60, 350,591.40 and 187,071.60 is: 280,607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,727.60 : 350,591.40 = 187,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,727.60/350,591.40 = 187,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,727.60x = 350,591.40 × 187,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,727.60x = 65,585,694,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,585,694,144.24/233,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,607.40

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