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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,652, 351,983.76 and 84,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,652, 351,983.76 and 84,906.40 is: 127,361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,652 : 351,983.76 = 84,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,652/351,983.76 = 84,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,652x = 351,983.76 × 84,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,652x = 29,885,673,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,885,673,920.06/234,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,361.68

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