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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,976.91, 352,472.19 and 57,483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,976.91, 352,472.19 and 57,483.86 is: 86,227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,976.91 : 352,472.19 = 57,483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,976.91/352,472.19 = 57,483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,976.91x = 352,472.19 × 57,483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,976.91x = 20,261,460,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,261,460,261.49/234,976.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,227.45

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