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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,445.32, 351,667.98 and 56,951.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,445.32, 351,667.98 and 56,951.14 is: 85,426.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,445.32 : 351,667.98 = 56,951.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,445.32/351,667.98 = 56,951.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,445.32x = 351,667.98 × 56,951.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,445.32x = 20,027,892,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027,892,362.50/234,445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,426.71

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