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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,270.08, 352,706.70 and 102,049.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,270.08, 352,706.70 and 102,049.98 is: 152,988.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,270.08 : 352,706.70 = 102,049.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,270.08/352,706.70 = 102,049.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,270.08x = 352,706.70 × 102,049.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,270.08x = 35,993,711,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,993,711,680.87/235,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,988.90

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