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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,268.96, 352,705.05 and 102,048.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,268.96, 352,705.05 and 102,048.93 is: 152,987.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,268.96 : 352,705.05 = 102,048.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,268.96/352,705.05 = 102,048.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,268.96x = 352,705.05 × 102,048.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,268.96x = 35,993,172,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,993,172,958.10/235,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,987.35

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