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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,262.85, 352,695.87 and 102,042.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,262.85, 352,695.87 and 102,042.75 is: 152,978.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,262.85 : 352,695.87 = 102,042.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,262.85/352,695.87 = 102,042.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,262.85x = 352,695.87 × 102,042.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,262.85x = 35,990,056,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,990,056,488.44/235,262.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,978.07

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