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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,269.55, 352,705.89 and 102,049.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,269.55, 352,705.89 and 102,049.46 is: 152,988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,269.55 : 352,705.89 = 102,049.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,269.55/352,705.89 = 102,049.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,269.55x = 352,705.89 × 102,049.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,269.55x = 35,993,445,613.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,993,445,613.32/235,269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,988.12

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