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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,143.10, 350,177.85 and 196,818.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,143.10, 350,177.85 and 196,818.30 is: 294,355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,143.10 : 350,177.85 = 196,818.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,143.10/350,177.85 = 196,818.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,143.10x = 350,177.85 × 196,818.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,143.10x = 68,921,409,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,921,409,134.66/234,143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,355.93

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