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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,762, 352,143.12 and 94,619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,762, 352,143.12 and 94,619.04 is: 141,928.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,762 : 352,143.12 = 94,619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,762/352,143.12 = 94,619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,762x = 352,143.12 × 94,619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,762x = 33,319,443,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,319,443,957.00/234,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,928.61

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