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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,511.87, 351,681.58 and 80,594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,511.87, 351,681.58 and 80,594.15 is: 120,861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,511.87 : 351,681.58 = 80,594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,511.87/351,681.58 = 80,594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,511.87x = 351,681.58 × 80,594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,511.87x = 28,343,475,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,343,475,849.38/234,511.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,861.59

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