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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,273.16, 351,409.73 and 56,780.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,273.16, 351,409.73 and 56,780.17 is: 85,170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,273.16 : 351,409.73 = 56,780.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,273.16/351,409.73 = 56,780.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,273.16x = 351,409.73 × 56,780.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,273.16x = 19,953,103,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953,103,259.55/234,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,170.25

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