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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,275.16, 351,412.73 and 56,782.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,275.16, 351,412.73 and 56,782.17 is: 85,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,275.16 : 351,412.73 = 56,782.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,275.16/351,412.73 = 56,782.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,275.16x = 351,412.73 × 56,782.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,275.16x = 19,953,977,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953,977,375.02/234,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,173.25

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