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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,286.97, 351,430.46 and 56,793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,286.97, 351,430.46 and 56,793.98 is: 85,190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,286.97 : 351,430.46 = 56,793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,286.97/351,430.46 = 56,793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,286.97x = 351,430.46 × 56,793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,286.97x = 19,959,135,324.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,959,135,324.21/234,286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,190.98

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