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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,951.60, 352,427.40 and 68,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,951.60, 352,427.40 and 68,739.60 is: 103,109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,951.60 : 352,427.40 = 68,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,951.60/352,427.40 = 68,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,951.60x = 352,427.40 × 68,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,951.60x = 24,225,718,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,225,718,505.04/234,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,109.40

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