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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,229.28, 351,353.58 and 68,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,229.28, 351,353.58 and 68,017.28 is: 102,028.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,229.28 : 351,353.58 = 68,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,229.28/351,353.58 = 68,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,229.28x = 351,353.58 × 68,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,229.28x = 23,898,114,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,898,114,829.86/234,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,028.73

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