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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,462.31, 351,693.90 and 56,969.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,462.31, 351,693.90 and 56,969.47 is: 85,454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,462.31 : 351,693.90 = 56,969.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,462.31/351,693.90 = 56,969.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,462.31x = 351,693.90 × 56,969.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,462.31x = 20,035,813,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,035,813,326.76/234,462.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,454.31

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