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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,030.20, 352,606.05 and 101,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,030.20, 352,606.05 and 101,879.70 is: 152,845.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,030.20 : 352,606.05 = 101,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,030.20/352,606.05 = 101,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,030.20x = 352,606.05 × 101,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,030.20x = 35,923,398,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,923,398,592.19/235,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,845.88

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