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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,177.84, 351,267 and 109,606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,177.84, 351,267 and 109,606.32 is: 164,409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,177.84 : 351,267 = 109,606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,177.84/351,267 = 109,606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,177.84x = 351,267 × 109,606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,177.84x = 38,501,083,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,501,083,207.44/234,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,409.59

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