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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,795.78, 352,221.74 and 82,961.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,795.78, 352,221.74 and 82,961.43 is: 124,452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,795.78 : 352,221.74 = 82,961.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,795.78/352,221.74 = 82,961.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,795.78x = 352,221.74 × 82,961.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,795.78x = 29,220,819,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,220,819,784.20/234,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,452.07

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