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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,258.24, 352,689 and 102,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,258.24, 352,689 and 102,038.20 is: 152,971.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,258.24 : 352,689 = 102,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,258.24/352,689 = 102,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,258.24x = 352,689 × 102,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,258.24x = 35,987,750,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,987,750,719.80/235,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,971.27

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