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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,320.08, 351,635.64 and 123,589.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,320.08, 351,635.64 and 123,589.84 is: 185,466.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,320.08 : 351,635.64 = 123,589.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,320.08/351,635.64 = 123,589.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,320.08x = 351,635.64 × 123,589.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,320.08x = 43,458,592,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,458,592,485.90/234,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,466.79

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