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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,251.59, 352,679.01 and 102,031.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,251.59, 352,679.01 and 102,031.51 is: 152,961.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,251.59 : 352,679.01 = 102,031.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,251.59/352,679.01 = 102,031.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,251.59x = 352,679.01 × 102,031.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,251.59x = 35,984,371,935.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,984,371,935.61/235,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,961.23

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