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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,245.48, 351,367 and 56,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,245.48, 351,367 and 56,752.52 is: 85,128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,245.48 : 351,367 = 56,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,245.48/351,367 = 56,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,245.48x = 351,367 × 56,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,245.48x = 19,940,962,694.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,940,962,694.84/234,245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,128.48

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