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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,281.28, 351,418.82 and 56,789.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,281.28, 351,418.82 and 56,789.90 is: 85,184.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,281.28 : 351,418.82 = 56,789.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,281.28/351,418.82 = 56,789.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,281.28x = 351,418.82 × 56,789.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,281.28x = 19,957,037,604.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,957,037,604.87/234,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,184.09

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