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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,760.56, 352,140.82 and 57,266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,760.56, 352,140.82 and 57,266.37 is: 85,899.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,760.56 : 352,140.82 = 57,266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,760.56/352,140.82 = 57,266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,760.56x = 352,140.82 × 57,266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,760.56x = 20,165,826,490.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165,826,490.22/234,760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,899.55

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