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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,441.70, 350,271.90 and 115,048.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,441.70, 350,271.90 and 115,048.46 is: 172,626.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,441.70 : 350,271.90 = 115,048.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,441.70/350,271.90 = 115,048.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,441.70x = 350,271.90 × 115,048.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,441.70x = 40,298,242,676.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,298,242,676.27/233,441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,626.58

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