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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,263.60, 352,697 and 102,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,263.60, 352,697 and 102,043.52 is: 152,979.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,263.60 : 352,697 = 102,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,263.60/352,697 = 102,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,263.60x = 352,697 × 102,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,263.60x = 35,990,443,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,990,443,373.44/235,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,979.23

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