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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,262.36, 352,695.17 and 102,042.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,262.36, 352,695.17 and 102,042.29 is: 152,977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,262.36 : 352,695.17 = 102,042.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,262.36/352,695.17 = 102,042.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,262.36x = 352,695.17 × 102,042.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,262.36x = 35,989,823,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,989,823,955.58/235,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,977.40

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