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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,262.35, 352,695.12 and 102,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,262.35, 352,695.12 and 102,042.25 is: 152,977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,262.35 : 352,695.12 = 102,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,262.35/352,695.12 = 102,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,262.35x = 352,695.12 × 102,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,262.35x = 35,989,803,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,989,803,608.82/235,262.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,977.32

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