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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,182.43, 351,274.55 and 56,689.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,182.43, 351,274.55 and 56,689.15 is: 85,033.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,182.43 : 351,274.55 = 56,689.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,182.43/351,274.55 = 56,689.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,182.43x = 351,274.55 × 56,689.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,182.43x = 19,913,455,656.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,913,455,656.13/234,182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,033.94

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