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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,932.74, 352,395.96 and 57,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,932.74, 352,395.96 and 57,441.28 is: 86,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,932.74 : 352,395.96 = 57,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,932.74/352,395.96 = 57,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,932.74x = 352,395.96 × 57,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,932.74x = 20,242,075,009.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,242,075,009.23/234,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,161.15

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