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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,268.43, 352,704.22 and 102,048.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,268.43, 352,704.22 and 102,048.38 is: 152,986.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,268.43 : 352,704.22 = 102,048.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,268.43/352,704.22 = 102,048.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,268.43x = 352,704.22 × 102,048.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,268.43x = 35,992,893,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,992,893,574.16/235,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,986.50

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