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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,318.02, 351,476.90 and 56,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,318.02, 351,476.90 and 56,825 is: 85,237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,318.02 : 351,476.90 = 56,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,318.02/351,476.90 = 56,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,318.02x = 351,476.90 × 56,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,318.02x = 19,972,674,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,972,674,842.50/234,318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,237.47

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