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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,266.88, 349,888.01 and 114,898.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,266.88, 349,888.01 and 114,898.23 is: 172,341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,266.88 : 349,888.01 = 114,898.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,266.88/349,888.01 = 114,898.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,266.88x = 349,888.01 × 114,898.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,266.88x = 40,201,513,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,201,513,047.22/233,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,341.28

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