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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,737.09, 324,062.78 and 183,641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,737.09, 324,062.78 and 183,641.28 is: 253,523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,737.09 : 324,062.78 = 183,641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,737.09/324,062.78 = 183,641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,737.09x = 324,062.78 × 183,641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,737.09x = 59,511,301,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,511,301,586.12/234,737.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,523.22

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