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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,047.14, 350,856.83 and 84,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,047.14, 350,856.83 and 84,253.16 is: 126,302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,047.14 : 350,856.83 = 84,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,047.14/350,856.83 = 84,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,047.14x = 350,856.83 × 84,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,047.14x = 29,560,797,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,560,797,722.86/234,047.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,302.75

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