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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,261.86, 352,694.36 and 102,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,261.86, 352,694.36 and 102,041.76 is: 152,976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,261.86 : 352,694.36 = 102,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,261.86/352,694.36 = 102,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,261.86x = 352,694.36 × 102,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,261.86x = 35,989,553,236.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,989,553,236.47/235,261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,976.57

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