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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,252.73, 349,977.51 and 114,925.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,252.73, 349,977.51 and 114,925.23 is: 172,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,252.73 : 349,977.51 = 114,925.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,252.73/349,977.51 = 114,925.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,252.73x = 349,977.51 × 114,925.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,252.73x = 40,221,245,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,221,245,831.58/233,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,436.33

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