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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,946.78, 322,467.39 and 182,869.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,946.78, 322,467.39 and 182,869.26 is: 252,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,946.78 : 322,467.39 = 182,869.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,946.78/322,467.39 = 182,869.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,946.78x = 322,467.39 × 182,869.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,946.78x = 58,969,372,983.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,969,372,983.43/233,946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,063.20

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