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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,949.32, 322,469.27 and 182,871.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,949.32, 322,469.27 and 182,871.94 is: 252,065.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,949.32 : 322,469.27 = 182,871.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,949.32/322,469.27 = 182,871.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,949.32x = 322,469.27 × 182,871.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,949.32x = 58,970,580,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,970,580,995.28/233,949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,065.62

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