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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,832.59, 351,806.02 and 181,983.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,832.59, 351,806.02 and 181,983.74 is: 272,632.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,832.59 : 351,806.02 = 181,983.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,832.59/351,806.02 = 181,983.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,832.59x = 351,806.02 × 181,983.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,832.59x = 64,022,973,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,022,973,060.13/234,832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,632.40

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