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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,316.02, 351,473.91 and 56,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,316.02, 351,473.91 and 56,823 is: 85,234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,316.02 : 351,473.91 = 56,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,316.02/351,473.91 = 56,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,316.02x = 351,473.91 × 56,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,316.02x = 19,971,801,987.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,971,801,987.93/234,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,234.47

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