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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,476.62, 351,710.04 and 56,984.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,476.62, 351,710.04 and 56,984.56 is: 85,475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,476.62 : 351,710.04 = 56,984.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,476.62/351,710.04 = 56,984.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,476.62x = 351,710.04 × 56,984.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,476.62x = 20,042,041,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042,041,876.98/234,476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,475.65

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