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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,947.78, 322,468.77 and 182,870.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,947.78, 322,468.77 and 182,870.26 is: 252,064.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,947.78 : 322,468.77 = 182,870.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,947.78/322,468.77 = 182,870.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,947.78x = 322,468.77 × 182,870.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,947.78x = 58,969,947,811.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,969,947,811.78/233,947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,064.58

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