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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,098.40, 351,147.60 and 187,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,098.40, 351,147.60 and 187,442.40 is: 281,163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,098.40 : 351,147.60 = 187,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,098.40/351,147.60 = 187,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,098.40x = 351,147.60 × 187,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,098.40x = 65,819,948,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,819,948,898.24/234,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,163.60

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