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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,946.51, 352,419.76 and 57,451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,946.51, 352,419.76 and 57,451.41 is: 86,177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,946.51 : 352,419.76 = 57,451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,946.51/352,419.76 = 57,451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,946.51x = 352,419.76 × 57,451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,946.51x = 20,247,012,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,247,012,195.68/234,946.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,177.12

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