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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,028.40, 351,042.60 and 174,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,028.40, 351,042.60 and 174,979.40 is: 262,469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,028.40 : 351,042.60 = 174,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,028.40/351,042.60 = 174,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,028.40x = 351,042.60 × 174,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,028.40x = 61,425,223,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,425,223,522.44/234,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,469.10

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