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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,227.12, 350,808.57 and 183,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,227.12, 350,808.57 and 183,308.90 is: 274,546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,227.12 : 350,808.57 = 183,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,227.12/350,808.57 = 183,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,227.12x = 350,808.57 × 183,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,227.12x = 64,306,331,323.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,306,331,323.23/234,227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,546.91

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