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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,284.28, 351,423.31 and 56,792.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,284.28, 351,423.31 and 56,792.90 is: 85,188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,284.28 : 351,423.31 = 56,792.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,284.28/351,423.31 = 56,792.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,284.28x = 351,423.31 × 56,792.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,284.28x = 19,958,348,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,958,348,902.50/234,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,188.60

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