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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,997.58, 352,483.94 and 145,057.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,997.58, 352,483.94 and 145,057.34 is: 217,578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,997.58 : 352,483.94 = 145,057.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,997.58/352,483.94 = 145,057.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,997.58x = 352,483.94 × 145,057.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,997.58x = 51,130,382,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,130,382,729.12/234,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,578.34

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