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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,261.57, 351,458.01 and 94,118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,261.57, 351,458.01 and 94,118.61 is: 141,204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,261.57 : 351,458.01 = 94,118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,261.57/351,458.01 = 94,118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,261.57x = 351,458.01 × 94,118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,261.57x = 33,078,739,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,078,739,374.57/234,261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,204.29

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