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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,513.62, 351,765.56 and 57,021.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,513.62, 351,765.56 and 57,021.56 is: 85,531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,513.62 : 351,765.56 = 57,021.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,513.62/351,765.56 = 57,021.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,513.62x = 351,765.56 × 57,021.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,513.62x = 20,058,220,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,058,220,985.47/234,513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,531.16

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