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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,652.52, 351,975.18 and 57,159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,652.52, 351,975.18 and 57,159.80 is: 85,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,652.52 : 351,975.18 = 57,159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,652.52/351,975.18 = 57,159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,652.52x = 351,975.18 × 57,159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,652.52x = 20,118,830,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,118,830,893.76/234,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,738.82

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