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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,356.24, 351,592.68 and 68,144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,356.24, 351,592.68 and 68,144.24 is: 102,233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,356.24 : 351,592.68 = 68,144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,356.24/351,592.68 = 68,144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,356.24x = 351,592.68 × 68,144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,356.24x = 23,959,015,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,959,015,968.16/234,356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,233.32

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