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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,598.06, 351,897 and 94,323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,598.06, 351,897 and 94,323.88 is: 141,485.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,598.06 : 351,897 = 94,323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,598.06/351,897 = 94,323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,598.06x = 351,897 × 94,323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,598.06x = 33,192,290,400.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,192,290,400.36/234,598.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,485.78

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