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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,014.24, 324,006.46 and 186,777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,014.24, 324,006.46 and 186,777.24 is: 257,503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,014.24 : 324,006.46 = 186,777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,014.24/324,006.46 = 186,777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,014.24x = 324,006.46 × 186,777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,014.24x = 60,517,032,340.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,517,032,340.97/235,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,503.68

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