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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,204, 351,350.40 and 93,973.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,204, 351,350.40 and 93,973.68 is: 140,978.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,204 : 351,350.40 = 93,973.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,204/351,350.40 = 93,973.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,204x = 351,350.40 × 93,973.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,204x = 33,017,690,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,017,690,057.47/234,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,978.34

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