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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,185.32, 351,293.62 and 82,364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,185.32, 351,293.62 and 82,364.18 is: 123,551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,185.32 : 351,293.62 = 82,364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,185.32/351,293.62 = 82,364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,185.32x = 351,293.62 × 82,364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,185.32x = 28,934,010,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,934,010,950.53/234,185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,551.77

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