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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,676.71, 352,026 and 68,464.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,676.71, 352,026 and 68,464.71 is: 102,700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,676.71 : 352,026 = 68,464.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,676.71/352,026 = 68,464.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,676.71x = 352,026 × 68,464.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,676.71x = 24,101,358,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,101,358,002.46/234,676.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,700.26

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