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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,265.57, 351,030.41 and 181,087.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,265.57, 351,030.41 and 181,087.85 is: 271,347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,265.57 : 351,030.41 = 181,087.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,265.57/351,030.41 = 181,087.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,265.57x = 351,030.41 × 181,087.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,265.57x = 63,567,342,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,567,342,882.73/234,265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,347.36

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