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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,442.33, 350,272.83 and 115,049.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,442.33, 350,272.83 and 115,049.09 is: 172,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,442.33 : 350,272.83 = 115,049.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,442.33/350,272.83 = 115,049.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,442.33x = 350,272.83 × 115,049.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,442.33x = 40,298,568,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,298,568,591.86/233,442.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,627.51

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