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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,292.88, 351,636.16 and 101,274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,292.88, 351,636.16 and 101,274.68 is: 151,997.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,292.88 : 351,636.16 = 101,274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,292.88/351,636.16 = 101,274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,292.88x = 351,636.16 × 101,274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,292.88x = 35,611,839,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,611,839,580.43/234,292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,997.11

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