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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,453.51, 350,289.62 and 115,060.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,453.51, 350,289.62 and 115,060.31 is: 172,644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,453.51 : 350,289.62 = 115,060.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,453.51/350,289.62 = 115,060.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,453.51x = 350,289.62 × 115,060.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,453.51x = 40,304,431,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,304,431,691.68/233,453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,644.36

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