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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,862.54, 352,306.12 and 178,790.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,862.54, 352,306.12 and 178,790.56 is: 268,195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,862.54 : 352,306.12 = 178,790.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,862.54/352,306.12 = 178,790.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,862.54x = 352,306.12 × 178,790.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,862.54x = 62,989,008,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,989,008,486.23/234,862.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,195.21

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