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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,237.96, 351,230.58 and 121,640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,237.96, 351,230.58 and 121,640.40 is: 182,394.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,237.96 : 351,230.58 = 121,640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,237.96/351,230.58 = 121,640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,237.96x = 351,230.58 × 121,640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,237.96x = 42,723,828,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,723,828,243.43/234,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,394.98

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