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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,856.55, 352,297.11 and 178,784.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,856.55, 352,297.11 and 178,784.57 is: 268,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,856.55 : 352,297.11 = 178,784.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,856.55/352,297.11 = 178,784.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,856.55x = 352,297.11 × 178,784.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,856.55x = 62,985,285,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,985,285,562.11/234,856.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,186.21

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