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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,189.72, 351,284.04 and 180,959.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,189.72, 351,284.04 and 180,959.09 is: 271,438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,189.72 : 351,284.04 = 180,959.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,189.72/351,284.04 = 180,959.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,189.72x = 351,284.04 × 180,959.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,189.72x = 63,568,038,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,568,038,453.50/234,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,438.21

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