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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,958.31, 351,993.58 and 182,109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,958.31, 351,993.58 and 182,109.05 is: 272,819.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,958.31 : 351,993.58 = 182,109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,958.31/351,993.58 = 182,109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,958.31x = 351,993.58 × 182,109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,958.31x = 64,101,216,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,101,216,459.90/234,958.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,819.53

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