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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,647.71, 323,500.59 and 186,409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,647.71, 323,500.59 and 186,409.69 is: 256,996.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,647.71 : 323,500.59 = 186,409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,647.71/323,500.59 = 186,409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,647.71x = 323,500.59 × 186,409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,647.71x = 60,303,643,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,303,643,887.97/234,647.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,996.52

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