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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,621.20, 352,654.20 and 182,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,621.20, 352,654.20 and 182,744.40 is: 273,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,621.20 : 352,654.20 = 182,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,621.20/352,654.20 = 182,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,621.20x = 352,654.20 × 182,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,621.20x = 64,445,580,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,445,580,186.48/235,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,513.50

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