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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,486.84, 351,688.98 and 68,235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,486.84, 351,688.98 and 68,235.96 is: 102,341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,486.84 : 351,688.98 = 68,235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,486.84/351,688.98 = 68,235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,486.84x = 351,688.98 × 68,235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,486.84x = 23,997,835,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,997,835,171.72/234,486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,341.93

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