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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,016.25, 324,009.23 and 186,779.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,016.25, 324,009.23 and 186,779.24 is: 257,506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,016.25 : 324,009.23 = 186,779.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,016.25/324,009.23 = 186,779.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,016.25x = 324,009.23 × 186,779.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,016.25x = 60,518,195,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,518,195,178.44/235,016.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,506.43

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