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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,947.28, 322,468.08 and 182,869.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,947.28, 322,468.08 and 182,869.76 is: 252,063.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,947.28 : 322,468.08 = 182,869.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,947.28/322,468.08 = 182,869.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,947.28x = 322,468.08 × 182,869.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,947.28x = 58,969,660,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,969,660,397.26/233,947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,063.89

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