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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,621.72, 351,925.74 and 57,126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,621.72, 351,925.74 and 57,126.17 is: 85,687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,621.72 : 351,925.74 = 57,126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,621.72/351,925.74 = 57,126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,621.72x = 351,925.74 × 57,126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,621.72x = 20,104,167,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,104,167,890.99/234,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,687.58

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