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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,968.41, 351,917.61 and 184,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,968.41, 351,917.61 and 184,049.56 is: 275,655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,968.41 : 351,917.61 = 184,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,968.41/351,917.61 = 184,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,968.41x = 351,917.61 × 184,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,968.41x = 64,770,281,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,770,281,276.75/234,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,655.27

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