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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,353.31, 350,048.39 and 114,960.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,353.31, 350,048.39 and 114,960.06 is: 172,449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,353.31 : 350,048.39 = 114,960.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,353.31/350,048.39 = 114,960.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,353.31x = 350,048.39 × 114,960.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,353.31x = 40,241,583,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,241,583,342.50/233,353.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,449.17

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