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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,295.08, 351,074.52 and 181,117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,295.08, 351,074.52 and 181,117.32 is: 271,391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,295.08 : 351,074.52 = 181,117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,295.08/351,074.52 = 181,117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,295.08x = 351,074.52 × 181,117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,295.08x = 63,585,676,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,585,676,182.69/234,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,391.43

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