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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,757.52, 324,090.90 and 183,661.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,757.52, 324,090.90 and 183,661.64 is: 253,551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,757.52 : 324,090.90 = 183,661.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,757.52/324,090.90 = 183,661.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,757.52x = 324,090.90 × 183,661.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,757.52x = 59,523,066,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,523,066,203.08/234,757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,551.27

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