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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,635.32, 351,952.97 and 108,238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,635.32, 351,952.97 and 108,238.17 is: 162,357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,635.32 : 351,952.97 = 108,238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,635.32/351,952.97 = 108,238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,635.32x = 351,952.97 × 108,238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,635.32x = 38,094,744,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,094,744,789.58/234,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,357.25

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