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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,749.52, 324,079.86 and 183,653.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,749.52, 324,079.86 and 183,653.64 is: 253,540.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,749.52 : 324,079.86 = 183,653.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,749.52/324,079.86 = 183,653.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,749.52x = 324,079.86 × 183,653.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,749.52x = 59,518,445,939.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,518,445,939.69/234,749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,540.22

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