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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,476.02, 350,317.71 and 113,479.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,476.02, 350,317.71 and 113,479.38 is: 170,269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,476.02 : 350,317.71 = 113,479.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,476.02/350,317.71 = 113,479.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,476.02x = 350,317.71 × 113,479.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,476.02x = 39,753,836,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,753,836,533.82/233,476.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,269.46

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