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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,264.02, 351,576.52 and 121,972.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,264.02, 351,576.52 and 121,972.50 is: 183,052.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,264.02 : 351,576.52 = 121,972.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,264.02/351,576.52 = 121,972.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,264.02x = 351,576.52 × 121,972.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,264.02x = 42,882,666,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,882,666,780.77/234,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,052.73

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