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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,269.12, 352,705.24 and 102,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,269.12, 352,705.24 and 102,049.04 is: 152,987.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,269.12 : 352,705.24 = 102,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,269.12/352,705.24 = 102,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,269.12x = 352,705.24 × 102,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,269.12x = 35,993,231,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,993,231,144.97/235,269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,987.49

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