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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,770.78, 353,457.81 and 102,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,770.78, 353,457.81 and 102,550.71 is: 153,739.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,770.78 : 353,457.81 = 102,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,770.78/353,457.81 = 102,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,770.78x = 353,457.81 × 102,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,770.78x = 36,247,349,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,247,349,370.55/235,770.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,739.79

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