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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,588.62, 351,878.01 and 57,096.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,588.62, 351,878.01 and 57,096.62 is: 85,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,588.62 : 351,878.01 = 57,096.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,588.62/351,878.01 = 57,096.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,588.62x = 351,878.01 × 57,096.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,588.62x = 20,091,045,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091,045,023.33/234,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,643.73

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