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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,617.72, 323,898.07 and 183,521.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,617.72, 323,898.07 and 183,521.88 is: 253,358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,617.72 : 323,898.07 = 183,521.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,617.72/323,898.07 = 183,521.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,617.72x = 323,898.07 × 183,521.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,617.72x = 59,442,382,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,442,382,734.77/234,617.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,358.46

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