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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,275.62, 351,413.44 and 56,782.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,275.62, 351,413.44 and 56,782.64 is: 85,173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,275.62 : 351,413.44 = 56,782.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,275.62/351,413.44 = 56,782.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,275.62x = 351,413.44 × 56,782.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,275.62x = 19,954,182,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,954,182,712.73/234,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,173.96

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