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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,246.40, 349,869.60 and 115,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,246.40, 349,869.60 and 115,148.40 is: 172,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,246.40 : 349,869.60 = 115,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,246.40/349,869.60 = 115,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,246.40x = 349,869.60 × 115,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,246.40x = 40,286,924,648.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,286,924,648.64/233,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,722.60

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