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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,957.87, 351,992.93 and 182,108.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,957.87, 351,992.93 and 182,108.61 is: 272,818.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,957.87 : 351,992.93 = 182,108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,957.87/351,992.93 = 182,108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,957.87x = 351,992.93 × 182,108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,957.87x = 64,100,942,301.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,100,942,301.58/234,957.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,818.88

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