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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,759.56, 352,139.33 and 57,265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,759.56, 352,139.33 and 57,265.37 is: 85,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,759.56 : 352,139.33 = 57,265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,759.56/352,139.33 = 57,265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,759.56x = 352,139.33 × 57,265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,759.56x = 20,165,386,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165,386,976.98/234,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,898.05

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