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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,415.90, 351,618.99 and 56,923.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,415.90, 351,618.99 and 56,923.84 is: 85,384.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,415.90 : 351,618.99 = 56,923.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,415.90/351,618.99 = 56,923.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,415.90x = 351,618.99 × 56,923.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,415.90x = 20,015,503,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015,503,673.98/234,415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,384.58

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