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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,259.24, 352,690.50 and 102,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,259.24, 352,690.50 and 102,039.20 is: 152,972.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,259.24 : 352,690.50 = 102,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,259.24/352,690.50 = 102,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,259.24x = 352,690.50 × 102,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,259.24x = 35,988,256,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,988,256,467.60/235,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,972.77

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