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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,261.08, 352,693.24 and 102,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,261.08, 352,693.24 and 102,041 is: 152,975.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,261.08 : 352,693.24 = 102,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,261.08/352,693.24 = 102,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,261.08x = 352,693.24 × 102,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,261.08x = 35,989,170,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,989,170,902.84/235,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,975.46

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