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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,253.79, 352,682.33 and 102,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,253.79, 352,682.33 and 102,033.72 is: 152,964.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,253.79 : 352,682.33 = 102,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,253.79/352,682.33 = 102,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,253.79x = 352,682.33 × 102,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,253.79x = 35,985,489,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,985,489,598.00/235,253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,964.55

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