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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,070.10, 351,105.15 and 187,414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,070.10, 351,105.15 and 187,414.10 is: 281,121.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,070.10 : 351,105.15 = 187,414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,070.10/351,105.15 = 187,414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,070.10x = 351,105.15 × 187,414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,070.10x = 65,802,055,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,802,055,692.62/234,070.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,121.15

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