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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,620.46, 323,901.86 and 183,524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,620.46, 323,901.86 and 183,524.63 is: 253,362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,620.46 : 323,901.86 = 183,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,620.46/323,901.86 = 183,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,620.46x = 323,901.86 × 183,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,620.46x = 59,443,969,012.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,443,969,012.81/234,620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,362.26

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