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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,277.40, 349,916.10 and 115,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,277.40, 349,916.10 and 115,179.40 is: 172,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,277.40 : 349,916.10 = 115,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,277.40/349,916.10 = 115,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,277.40x = 349,916.10 × 115,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,277.40x = 40,303,126,448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,303,126,448.34/233,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,769.10

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