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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,818.56, 352,227.84 and 101,589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,818.56, 352,227.84 and 101,589.76 is: 152,384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,818.56 : 352,227.84 = 101,589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,818.56/352,227.84 = 101,589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,818.56x = 352,227.84 × 101,589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,818.56x = 35,782,741,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,782,741,730.92/234,818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,384.64

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