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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,282.83, 352,725.83 and 102,062.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,282.83, 352,725.83 and 102,062.73 is: 153,008.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,282.83 : 352,725.83 = 102,062.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,282.83/352,725.83 = 102,062.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,282.83x = 352,725.83 × 102,062.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,282.83x = 36,000,160,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,000,160,641.00/235,282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,008.02

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