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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,741.62, 323,566.16 and 183,666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,741.62, 323,566.16 and 183,666.26 is: 253,164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,741.62 : 323,566.16 = 183,666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,741.62/323,566.16 = 183,666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,741.62x = 323,566.16 × 183,666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,741.62x = 59,428,186,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,428,186,469.76/234,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,164.25

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