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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,947.26, 352,420.89 and 57,452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,947.26, 352,420.89 and 57,452.16 is: 86,178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,947.26 : 352,420.89 = 57,452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,947.26/352,420.89 = 57,452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,947.26x = 352,420.89 × 57,452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,947.26x = 20,247,341,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,247,341,359.62/234,947.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,178.24

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