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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,392.35, 350,106.93 and 114,999.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,392.35, 350,106.93 and 114,999.15 is: 172,507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,392.35 : 350,106.93 = 114,999.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,392.35/350,106.93 = 114,999.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,392.35x = 350,106.93 × 114,999.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,392.35x = 40,261,999,359.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,261,999,359.11/233,392.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,507.79

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