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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,182.12, 427,345.41 and 233,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,182.12, 427,345.41 and 233,694.12 is: 348,966.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,182.12 : 427,345.41 = 233,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,182.12/427,345.41 = 233,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,182.12x = 427,345.41 × 233,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,182.12x = 99,868,109,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,868,109,525.99/286,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,966.98

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