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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,789.38, 352,239.35 and 186,938.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,789.38, 352,239.35 and 186,938.96 is: 280,452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,789.38 : 352,239.35 = 186,938.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,789.38/352,239.35 = 186,938.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,789.38x = 352,239.35 × 186,938.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,789.38x = 65,847,258,407.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,847,258,407.00/234,789.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,452.46

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