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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,448.76, 350,282.49 and 115,055.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,448.76, 350,282.49 and 115,055.56 is: 172,637.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,448.76 : 350,282.49 = 115,055.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,448.76/350,282.49 = 115,055.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,448.76x = 350,282.49 × 115,055.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,448.76x = 40,301,948,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301,948,045.14/233,448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,637.23

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