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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,174.09, 350,893.22 and 180,996.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,174.09, 350,893.22 and 180,996.23 is: 271,209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,174.09 : 350,893.22 = 180,996.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,174.09/350,893.22 = 180,996.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,174.09x = 350,893.22 × 180,996.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,174.09x = 63,510,350,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,510,350,418.26/234,174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,209.98

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