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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,661.34, 351,151.11 and 203,179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,661.34, 351,151.11 and 203,179.98 is: 304,041.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,661.34 : 351,151.11 = 203,179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,661.34/351,151.11 = 203,179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,661.34x = 351,151.11 × 203,179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,661.34x = 71,346,875,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,346,875,506.78/234,661.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,041.89

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