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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,540.51, 350,336.63 and 100,434.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,540.51, 350,336.63 and 100,434.29 is: 150,662.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,540.51 : 350,336.63 = 100,434.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,540.51/350,336.63 = 100,434.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,540.51x = 350,336.63 × 100,434.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,540.51x = 35,185,809,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,185,809,194.45/233,540.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,662.56

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