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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,849.77, 352,286.94 and 178,777.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,849.77, 352,286.94 and 178,777.82 is: 268,176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,849.77 : 352,286.94 = 178,777.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,849.77/352,286.94 = 178,777.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,849.77x = 352,286.94 × 178,777.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,849.77x = 62,981,089,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,981,089,386.24/234,849.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,176.08

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