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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,443.83, 350,275.08 and 115,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,443.83, 350,275.08 and 115,050.60 is: 172,629.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,443.83 : 350,275.08 = 115,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,443.83/350,275.08 = 115,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,443.83x = 350,275.08 × 115,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,443.83x = 40,299,358,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,299,358,119.05/233,443.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,629.78

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