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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,342, 351,572.94 and 68,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,342, 351,572.94 and 68,130 is: 102,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,342 : 351,572.94 = 68,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,342/351,572.94 = 68,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,342x = 351,572.94 × 68,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,342x = 23,952,664,402.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,952,664,402.20/234,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,212.43

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