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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,850.59, 351,833.00 and 182,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,850.59, 351,833.00 and 182,001.74 is: 272,659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,850.59 : 351,833.00 = 182,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,850.59/351,833.00 = 182,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,850.59x = 351,833.00 × 182,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,850.59x = 64,034,215,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,034,215,520.25/234,850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,659.38

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