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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,941.61, 350,909.38 and 56,447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,941.61, 350,909.38 and 56,447.12 is: 84,669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,941.61 : 350,909.38 = 56,447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,941.61/350,909.38 = 56,447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,941.61x = 350,909.38 × 56,447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,941.61x = 19,807,823,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,807,823,881.99/233,941.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,669.95

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