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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,261.51, 351,024.31 and 181,083.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,261.51, 351,024.31 and 181,083.79 is: 271,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,261.51 : 351,024.31 = 181,083.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,261.51/351,024.31 = 181,083.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,261.51x = 351,024.31 × 181,083.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,261.51x = 63,564,812,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,564,812,436.93/234,261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,341.26

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