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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,445.93, 350,077.46 and 186,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,445.93, 350,077.46 and 186,525.12 is: 278,521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,445.93 : 350,077.46 = 186,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,445.93/350,077.46 = 186,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,445.93x = 350,077.46 × 186,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,445.93x = 65,298,240,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,298,240,235.80/234,445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,521.53

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