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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,869.77, 350,716.73 and 184,531.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,869.77, 350,716.73 and 184,531.05 is: 276,727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,869.77 : 350,716.73 = 184,531.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,869.77/350,716.73 = 184,531.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,869.77x = 350,716.73 × 184,531.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,869.77x = 64,718,125,516.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,718,125,516.81/233,869.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,727.20

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