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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,999.40, 350,999.10 and 188,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,999.40, 350,999.10 and 188,898.60 is: 283,347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,999.40 : 350,999.10 = 188,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,999.40/350,999.10 = 188,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,999.40x = 350,999.10 × 188,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,999.40x = 66,303,238,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,303,238,591.26/233,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,347.90

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