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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,397.35, 350,114.43 and 115,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,397.35, 350,114.43 and 115,004.15 is: 172,515.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,397.35 : 350,114.43 = 115,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,397.35/350,114.43 = 115,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,397.35x = 350,114.43 × 115,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,397.35x = 40,264,612,424.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,264,612,424.88/233,397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,515.29

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