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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,269.78, 352,706.18 and 102,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,269.78, 352,706.18 and 102,049.76 is: 152,988.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,269.78 : 352,706.18 = 102,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,269.78/352,706.18 = 102,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,269.78x = 352,706.18 × 102,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,269.78x = 35,993,581,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,993,581,019.52/235,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,988.54

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