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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,416.37, 351,619.70 and 56,924.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,416.37, 351,619.70 and 56,924.31 is: 85,385.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,416.37 : 351,619.70 = 56,924.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,416.37/351,619.70 = 56,924.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,416.37x = 351,619.70 × 56,924.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,416.37x = 20,015,708,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015,708,520.29/234,416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,385.28

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