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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,445.45, 350,277.54 and 115,052.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,445.45, 350,277.54 and 115,052.21 is: 172,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,445.45 : 350,277.54 = 115,052.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,445.45/350,277.54 = 115,052.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,445.45x = 350,277.54 × 115,052.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,445.45x = 40,300,202,763.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,300,202,763.71/233,445.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,632.20

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