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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,954.40, 350,348.40 and 187,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,954.40, 350,348.40 and 187,298.40 is: 280,480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,954.40 : 350,348.40 = 187,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,954.40/350,348.40 = 187,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,954.40x = 350,348.40 × 187,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,954.40x = 65,619,694,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,619,694,762.56/233,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,480.70

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