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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,266.42, 352,701.21 and 102,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,266.42, 352,701.21 and 102,046.33 is: 152,983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,266.42 : 352,701.21 = 102,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,266.42/352,701.21 = 102,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,266.42x = 352,701.21 × 102,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,266.42x = 35,991,864,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,991,864,067.06/235,266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,983.43

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