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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,436.90, 353,147.53 and 102,317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,436.90, 353,147.53 and 102,317.29 is: 153,472.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,436.90 : 353,147.53 = 102,317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,436.90/353,147.53 = 102,317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,436.90x = 353,147.53 × 102,317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,436.90x = 36,133,097,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,133,097,103.86/235,436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,472.53

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