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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,033.40, 351,395.70 and 181,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,033.40, 351,395.70 and 181,502.20 is: 272,521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,033.40 : 351,395.70 = 181,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,033.40/351,395.70 = 181,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,033.40x = 351,395.70 × 181,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,033.40x = 63,779,092,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,779,092,620.54/234,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,521.33

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