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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,329.52, 351,504 and 68,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,329.52, 351,504 and 68,117.52 is: 102,179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,329.52 : 351,504 = 68,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,329.52/351,504 = 68,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,329.52x = 351,504 × 68,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,329.52x = 23,943,580,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,943,580,750.08/234,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,179.11

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