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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,096.60, 351,144.90 and 187,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,096.60, 351,144.90 and 187,440.60 is: 281,160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,096.60 : 351,144.90 = 187,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,096.60/351,144.90 = 187,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,096.60x = 351,144.90 × 187,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,096.60x = 65,818,810,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,818,810,742.94/234,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,160.90

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