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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,771.43, 350,657.15 and 187,319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,771.43, 350,657.15 and 187,319.55 is: 280,979.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,771.43 : 350,657.15 = 187,319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,771.43/350,657.15 = 187,319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,771.43x = 350,657.15 × 187,319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,771.43x = 65,684,938,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,684,938,605.68/233,771.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,979.33

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