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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,836.14, 352,312.50 and 68,624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,836.14, 352,312.50 and 68,624.14 is: 102,953.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,836.14 : 352,312.50 = 68,624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,836.14/352,312.50 = 68,624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,836.14x = 352,312.50 × 68,624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,836.14x = 24,177,142,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,177,142,323.75/234,836.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,953.24

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