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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,533.81, 351,797.85 and 57,041.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,533.81, 351,797.85 and 57,041.01 is: 85,560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,533.81 : 351,797.85 = 57,041.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,533.81/351,797.85 = 57,041.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,533.81x = 351,797.85 × 57,041.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,533.81x = 20,066,904,679.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066,904,679.83/234,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,560.82

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