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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,907.56, 351,918 and 182,058.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,907.56, 351,918 and 182,058.48 is: 272,744.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,907.56 : 351,918 = 182,058.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,907.56/351,918 = 182,058.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,907.56x = 351,918 × 182,058.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,907.56x = 64,069,656,164.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,069,656,164.64/234,907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,744.12

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