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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,188.97, 351,282.92 and 180,958.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,188.97, 351,282.92 and 180,958.34 is: 271,437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,188.97 : 351,282.92 = 180,958.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,188.97/351,282.92 = 180,958.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,188.97x = 351,282.92 × 180,958.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,188.97x = 63,567,571,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,567,571,412.35/234,188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,437.09

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