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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,675.52, 352,009.68 and 57,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,675.52, 352,009.68 and 57,182.80 is: 85,773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,675.52 : 352,009.68 = 57,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,675.52/352,009.68 = 57,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,675.52x = 352,009.68 × 57,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,675.52x = 20,128,899,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128,899,129.50/234,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,773.32

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