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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,154.80, 351,231.68 and 180,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,154.80, 351,231.68 and 180,924.12 is: 271,385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,154.80 : 351,231.68 = 180,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,154.80/351,231.68 = 180,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,154.80x = 351,231.68 × 180,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,154.80x = 63,546,282,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,546,282,620.12/234,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,385.78

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