Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,452.26, 350,287.74 and 115,059.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 233,452.26, 350,287.74 and 115,059.06 is: 172,642.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,452.26 : 350,287.74 = 115,059.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,452.26/350,287.74 = 115,059.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,452.26x = 350,287.74 × 115,059.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,452.26x = 40,303,778,093.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,303,778,093.92/233,452.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,642.48
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