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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,761.08, 352,172.98 and 68,546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,761.08, 352,172.98 and 68,546.68 is: 102,829.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,761.08 : 352,172.98 = 68,546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,761.08/352,172.98 = 68,546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,761.08x = 352,172.98 × 68,546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,761.08x = 24,140,288,564.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140,288,564.71/234,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,829.18

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