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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,761.52, 324,096.42 and 183,665.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,761.52, 324,096.42 and 183,665.64 is: 253,556.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,761.52 : 324,096.42 = 183,665.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,761.52/324,096.42 = 183,665.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,761.52x = 324,096.42 × 183,665.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,761.52x = 59,525,376,401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,525,376,401.01/234,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,556.79

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