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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,918.82, 352,421.95 and 106,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,918.82, 352,421.95 and 106,844.32 is: 160,286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,918.82 : 352,421.95 = 106,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,918.82/352,421.95 = 106,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,918.82x = 352,421.95 × 106,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,918.82x = 37,654,283,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,654,283,600.82/234,918.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,286.36

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