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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,098.60, 351,147.90 and 187,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,098.60, 351,147.90 and 187,442.60 is: 281,163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,098.60 : 351,147.90 = 187,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,098.60/351,147.90 = 187,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,098.60x = 351,147.90 × 187,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,098.60x = 65,820,075,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,820,075,360.54/234,098.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,163.90

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