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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,618.22, 323,898.76 and 183,522.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,618.22, 323,898.76 and 183,522.38 is: 253,359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,618.22 : 323,898.76 = 183,522.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,618.22/323,898.76 = 183,522.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,618.22x = 323,898.76 × 183,522.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,618.22x = 59,442,671,314.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,442,671,314.25/234,618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,359.15

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