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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,543.13, 351,814.78 and 57,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,543.13, 351,814.78 and 57,049.04 is: 85,573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,543.13 : 351,814.78 = 57,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,543.13/351,814.78 = 57,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,543.13x = 351,814.78 × 57,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,543.13x = 20,070,696,407.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,696,407.66/234,543.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,573.59

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