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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,444.93, 350,075.97 and 186,524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,444.93, 350,075.97 and 186,524.12 is: 278,520.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,444.93 : 350,075.97 = 186,524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,444.93/350,075.97 = 186,524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,444.93x = 350,075.97 × 186,524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,444.93x = 65,297,610,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,297,610,487.02/234,444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,520.04

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