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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,975.87, 352,463.81 and 68,763.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,975.87, 352,463.81 and 68,763.87 is: 103,145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,975.87 : 352,463.81 = 68,763.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,975.87/352,463.81 = 68,763.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,975.87x = 352,463.81 × 68,763.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,975.87x = 24,236,775,266.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,236,775,266.73/234,975.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,145.81

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