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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,254.76, 351,381.12 and 56,761.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,254.76, 351,381.12 and 56,761.56 is: 85,142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,254.76 : 351,381.12 = 56,761.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,254.76/351,381.12 = 56,761.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,254.76x = 351,381.12 × 56,761.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,254.76x = 19,944,940,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,944,940,525.75/234,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,142.09

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