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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,175.09, 350,894.71 and 180,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,175.09, 350,894.71 and 180,997.23 is: 271,211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,175.09 : 350,894.71 = 180,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,175.09/350,894.71 = 180,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,175.09x = 350,894.71 × 180,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,175.09x = 63,510,970,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,510,970,531.65/234,175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,211.47

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