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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,901.20, 353,851.80 and 183,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,901.20, 353,851.80 and 183,348.40 is: 275,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,901.20 : 353,851.80 = 183,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,901.20/353,851.80 = 183,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,901.20x = 353,851.80 × 183,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,901.20x = 64,878,161,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,878,161,367.12/235,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,022.60

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