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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,741.69, 352,116.18 and 57,252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,741.69, 352,116.18 and 57,252.06 is: 85,878.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,741.69 : 352,116.18 = 57,252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,741.69/352,116.18 = 57,252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,741.69x = 352,116.18 × 57,252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,741.69x = 20,159,376,664.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,159,376,664.33/234,741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,878.98

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