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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,337, 351,565.44 and 68,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,337, 351,565.44 and 68,125 is: 102,204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,337 : 351,565.44 = 68,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,337/351,565.44 = 68,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,337x = 351,565.44 × 68,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,337x = 23,950,395,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,950,395,600/234,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,204.93

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