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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,958.63, 352,437.95 and 57,463.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,958.63, 352,437.95 and 57,463.54 is: 86,195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,958.63 : 352,437.95 = 57,463.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,958.63/352,437.95 = 57,463.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,958.63x = 352,437.95 × 57,463.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,958.63x = 20,252,332,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,252,332,237.34/234,958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,195.31

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