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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,651.24, 352,081.50 and 108,223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,651.24, 352,081.50 and 108,223.50 is: 162,383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,651.24 : 352,081.50 = 108,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,651.24/352,081.50 = 108,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,651.24x = 352,081.50 × 108,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,651.24x = 38,103,492,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,103,492,215.25/234,651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,383.51

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