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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,276.16, 351,414.23 and 56,783.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,276.16, 351,414.23 and 56,783.17 is: 85,174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,276.16 : 351,414.23 = 56,783.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,276.16/351,414.23 = 56,783.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,276.16x = 351,414.23 × 56,783.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,276.16x = 19,954,413,962.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,954,413,962.51/234,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,174.75

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