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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,672.52, 352,005.18 and 57,179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,672.52, 352,005.18 and 57,179.80 is: 85,768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,672.52 : 352,005.18 = 57,179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,672.52/352,005.18 = 57,179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,672.52x = 352,005.18 × 57,179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,672.52x = 20,127,585,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,127,585,791.36/234,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,768.82

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