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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,955.82, 352,433.74 and 57,460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,955.82, 352,433.74 and 57,460.72 is: 86,191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,955.82 : 352,433.74 = 57,460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,955.82/352,433.74 = 57,460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,955.82x = 352,433.74 × 57,460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,955.82x = 20,251,096,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,251,096,452.69/234,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,191.08

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