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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,851.27, 352,289.19 and 178,779.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,851.27, 352,289.19 and 178,779.32 is: 268,178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,851.27 : 352,289.19 = 178,779.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,851.27/352,289.19 = 178,779.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,851.27x = 352,289.19 × 178,779.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,851.27x = 62,982,020,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,982,020,070.10/234,851.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,178.33

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