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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,278.44, 351,168.89 and 121,846.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,278.44, 351,168.89 and 121,846.14 is: 182,639.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,278.44 : 351,168.89 = 121,846.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,278.44/351,168.89 = 121,846.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,278.44x = 351,168.89 × 121,846.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,278.44x = 42,788,573,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,788,573,734.58/234,278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,639.83

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