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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,511.12, 351,761.82 and 57,019.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,511.12, 351,761.82 and 57,019.06 is: 85,527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,511.12 : 351,761.82 = 57,019.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,511.12/351,761.82 = 57,019.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,511.12x = 351,761.82 × 57,019.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,511.12x = 20,057,128,320.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057,128,320.29/234,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,527.41

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