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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,988.56, 352,465.41 and 75,058.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,988.56, 352,465.41 and 75,058.04 is: 112,581.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,988.56 : 352,465.41 = 75,058.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,988.56/352,465.41 = 75,058.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,988.56x = 352,465.41 × 75,058.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,988.56x = 26,455,362,842.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455,362,842.40/234,988.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,581.49

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