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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,666.59, 351,035.84 and 187,374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,666.59, 351,035.84 and 187,374.04 is: 280,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,666.59 : 351,035.84 = 187,374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,666.59/351,035.84 = 187,374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,666.59x = 351,035.84 × 187,374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,666.59x = 65,775,003,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,775,003,027.52/234,666.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,291.30

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