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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,942.59, 352,706.85 and 233,863.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,942.59, 352,706.85 and 233,863.13 is: 351,086.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,942.59 : 352,706.85 = 233,863.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,942.59/352,706.85 = 233,863.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,942.59x = 352,706.85 × 233,863.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,942.59x = 82,485,126,149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,485,126,149.91/234,942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,086.31

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