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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,634.15, 351,863.74 and 122,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,634.15, 351,863.74 and 122,266.09 is: 183,353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,634.15 : 351,863.74 = 122,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,634.15/351,863.74 = 122,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,634.15x = 351,863.74 × 122,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,634.15x = 43,021,003,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,021,003,702.58/234,634.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,353.55

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