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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,216.63, 322,951.46 and 186,471.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,216.63, 322,951.46 and 186,471.99 is: 257,118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,216.63 : 322,951.46 = 186,471.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,216.63/322,951.46 = 186,471.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,216.63x = 322,951.46 × 186,471.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,216.63x = 60,221,400,487.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,221,400,487.25/234,216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,118.38

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