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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,224.87, 350,805.20 and 183,306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,224.87, 350,805.20 and 183,306.65 is: 274,543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,224.87 : 350,805.20 = 183,306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,224.87/350,805.20 = 183,306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,224.87x = 350,805.20 × 183,306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,224.87x = 64,304,923,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,304,923,344.02/234,224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,543.54

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