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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,958.87, 351,994.42 and 182,109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,958.87, 351,994.42 and 182,109.61 is: 272,820.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,958.87 : 351,994.42 = 182,109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,958.87/351,994.42 = 182,109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,958.87x = 351,994.42 × 182,109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,958.87x = 64,101,566,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,101,566,548.38/234,958.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,820.37

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