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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,439.57, 350,268.71 and 115,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,439.57, 350,268.71 and 115,046.33 is: 172,623.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,439.57 : 350,268.71 = 115,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,439.57/350,268.71 = 115,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,439.57x = 350,268.71 × 115,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,439.57x = 40,297,128,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,297,128,723.66/233,439.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,623.38

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