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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,444.95, 350,276.78 and 115,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,444.95, 350,276.78 and 115,051.70 is: 172,631.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,444.95 : 350,276.78 = 115,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,444.95/350,276.78 = 115,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,444.95x = 350,276.78 × 115,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,444.95x = 40,299,940,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,299,940,172.85/233,444.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,631.45

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