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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,183.20, 351,274.28 and 180,952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,183.20, 351,274.28 and 180,952.58 is: 271,428.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,183.20 : 351,274.28 = 180,952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,183.20/351,274.28 = 180,952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,183.20x = 351,274.28 × 180,952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,183.20x = 63,563,987,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,563,987,253.64/234,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,428.47

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