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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,342.50, 351,573.69 and 68,130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,342.50, 351,573.69 and 68,130.50 is: 102,213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,342.50 : 351,573.69 = 68,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,342.50/351,573.69 = 68,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,342.50x = 351,573.69 × 68,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,342.50x = 23,952,891,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,952,891,286.55/234,342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,213.18

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