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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,417.96, 351,758.16 and 94,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,417.96, 351,758.16 and 94,275 is: 141,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,417.96 : 351,758.16 = 94,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,417.96/351,758.16 = 94,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,417.96x = 351,758.16 × 94,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,417.96x = 33,162,000,534.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,162,000,534.00/234,417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,465.27

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