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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,789, 352,238.79 and 186,938.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,789, 352,238.79 and 186,938.59 is: 280,451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,789 : 352,238.79 = 186,938.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,789/352,238.79 = 186,938.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,789x = 352,238.79 × 186,938.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,789x = 65,847,021,164.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,847,021,164.29/234,789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,451.90

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