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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,450.76, 350,285.49 and 115,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,450.76, 350,285.49 and 115,057.56 is: 172,640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,450.76 : 350,285.49 = 115,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,450.76/350,285.49 = 115,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,450.76x = 350,285.49 × 115,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,450.76x = 40,302,993,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,302,993,782.80/233,450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,640.23

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