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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,619.46, 323,900.48 and 183,523.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,619.46, 323,900.48 and 183,523.63 is: 253,360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,619.46 : 323,900.48 = 183,523.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,619.46/323,900.48 = 183,523.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,619.46x = 323,900.48 × 183,523.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,619.46x = 59,443,391,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,443,391,497.40/234,619.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,360.87

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