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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,259.85, 352,691.37 and 102,039.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,259.85, 352,691.37 and 102,039.75 is: 152,973.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,259.85 : 352,691.37 = 102,039.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,259.85/352,691.37 = 102,039.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,259.85x = 352,691.37 × 102,039.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,259.85x = 35,988,539,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,988,539,221.96/235,259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,973.57

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