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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,276.40, 349,914.60 and 115,178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,276.40, 349,914.60 and 115,178.40 is: 172,767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,276.40 : 349,914.60 = 115,178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,276.40/349,914.60 = 115,178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,276.40x = 349,914.60 × 115,178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,276.40x = 40,302,603,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,302,603,764.64/233,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,767.60

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