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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,534.69, 351,802.04 and 57,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,534.69, 351,802.04 and 57,041.82 is: 85,562.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,534.69 : 351,802.04 = 57,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,534.69/351,802.04 = 57,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,534.69x = 351,802.04 × 57,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,534.69x = 20,067,428,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,067,428,356.10/234,534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,562.73

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