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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,155.78, 351,249.36 and 82,334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,155.78, 351,249.36 and 82,334.67 is: 123,507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,155.78 : 351,249.36 = 82,334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,155.78/351,249.36 = 82,334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,155.78x = 351,249.36 × 82,334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,155.78x = 28,920,000,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,920,000,143.31/234,155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,507.52

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