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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,073.76, 351,106.92 and 56,579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,073.76, 351,106.92 and 56,579.44 is: 84,868.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,073.76 : 351,106.92 = 56,579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,073.76/351,106.92 = 56,579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,073.76x = 351,106.92 × 56,579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,073.76x = 19,865,432,913.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,865,432,913.72/234,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,868.26

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