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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,217, 351,324.84 and 180,986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,217, 351,324.84 and 180,986.44 is: 271,479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,217 : 351,324.84 = 180,986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,217/351,324.84 = 180,986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,217x = 351,324.84 × 180,986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,217x = 63,585,032,075.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,585,032,075.17/234,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,479.15

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