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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,537, 351,805.50 and 103,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,537, 351,805.50 and 103,209 is: 154,813.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,537 : 351,805.50 = 103,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,537/351,805.50 = 103,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,537x = 351,805.50 × 103,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,537x = 36,309,493,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,309,493,849.50/234,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,813.50

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