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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,948.78, 322,470.14 and 182,871.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,948.78, 322,470.14 and 182,871.26 is: 252,065.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,948.78 : 322,470.14 = 182,871.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,948.78/322,470.14 = 182,871.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,948.78x = 322,470.14 × 182,871.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,948.78x = 58,970,520,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,970,520,814.18/233,948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,065.95

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