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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,008.92, 350,883.72 and 109,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,008.92, 350,883.72 and 109,281.88 is: 163,862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,008.92 : 350,883.72 = 109,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,008.92/350,883.72 = 109,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,008.92x = 350,883.72 × 109,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,008.92x = 38,345,232,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,345,232,582.99/234,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,862.27

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