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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,377.84, 352,951.95 and 83,523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,377.84, 352,951.95 and 83,523.50 is: 125,244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,377.84 : 352,951.95 = 83,523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,377.84/352,951.95 = 83,523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,377.84x = 352,951.95 × 83,523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,377.84x = 29,479,782,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,479,782,195.83/235,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,244.51

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