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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,578.20, 350,237.70 and 100,435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,578.20, 350,237.70 and 100,435.80 is: 150,597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,578.20 : 350,237.70 = 100,435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,578.20/350,237.70 = 100,435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,578.20x = 350,237.70 × 100,435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,578.20x = 35,176,403,589.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,176,403,589.66/233,578.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,597.97

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