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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,940.20, 353,132.70 and 183,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,940.20, 353,132.70 and 183,063.40 is: 273,991.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,940.20 : 353,132.70 = 183,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,940.20/353,132.70 = 183,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,940.20x = 353,132.70 × 183,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,940.20x = 64,645,672,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,645,672,713.18/235,940.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,991.77

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