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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,761.08, 352,145.31 and 57,271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,761.08, 352,145.31 and 57,271.45 is: 85,908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,761.08 : 352,145.31 = 57,271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,761.08/352,145.31 = 57,271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,761.08x = 352,145.31 × 57,271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,761.08x = 20,167,872,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,167,872,514.40/234,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,908.08

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