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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,771, 352,208.34 and 87,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,771, 352,208.34 and 87,027 is: 130,559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,771 : 352,208.34 = 87,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,771/352,208.34 = 87,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,771x = 352,208.34 × 87,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,771x = 30,651,635,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651,635,205.18/234,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,559.72

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