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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,278.61, 351,417.90 and 56,785.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,278.61, 351,417.90 and 56,785.62 is: 85,178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,278.61 : 351,417.90 = 56,785.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,278.61/351,417.90 = 56,785.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,278.61x = 351,417.90 × 56,785.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,278.61x = 19,955,483,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,955,483,330.60/234,278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,178.43

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