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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,967.96, 352,801.86 and 94,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,967.96, 352,801.86 and 94,999.96 is: 142,641.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,967.96 : 352,801.86 = 94,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,967.96/352,801.86 = 94,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,967.96x = 352,801.86 × 94,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,967.96x = 33,516,162,587.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,516,162,587.93/234,967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,641.42

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