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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,218.13, 322,953.53 and 186,473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,218.13, 322,953.53 and 186,473.49 is: 257,120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,218.13 : 322,953.53 = 186,473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,218.13/322,953.53 = 186,473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,218.13x = 322,953.53 × 186,473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,218.13x = 60,222,270,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,222,270,914.55/234,218.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,120.45

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