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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,979.27, 351,005.63 and 100,897.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,979.27, 351,005.63 and 100,897.35 is: 151,361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,979.27 : 351,005.63 = 100,897.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,979.27/351,005.63 = 100,897.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,979.27x = 351,005.63 × 100,897.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,979.27x = 35,415,537,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,415,537,902.08/233,979.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,361.86

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