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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,439.22, 351,658.83 and 56,945.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,439.22, 351,658.83 and 56,945.03 is: 85,417.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,439.22 : 351,658.83 = 56,945.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,439.22/351,658.83 = 56,945.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,439.22x = 351,658.83 × 56,945.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,439.22x = 20,025,222,624.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,025,222,624.11/234,439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,417.55

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