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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,277.61, 351,416.40 and 56,784.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,277.61, 351,416.40 and 56,784.62 is: 85,176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,277.61 : 351,416.40 = 56,784.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,277.61/351,416.40 = 56,784.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,277.61x = 351,416.40 × 56,784.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,277.61x = 19,955,044,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,955,044,978.69/234,277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,176.92

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