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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,773, 352,211.34 and 87,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,773, 352,211.34 and 87,029 is: 130,562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,773 : 352,211.34 = 87,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,773/352,211.34 = 87,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,773x = 352,211.34 × 87,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,773x = 30,652,600,708.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,652,600,708.86/234,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,562.72

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