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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,259.08, 352,690.24 and 102,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,259.08, 352,690.24 and 102,039 is: 152,972.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,259.08 : 352,690.24 = 102,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,259.08/352,690.24 = 102,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,259.08x = 352,690.24 × 102,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,259.08x = 35,988,159,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,988,159,399.36/235,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,972.46

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