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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,687.88, 350,556.36 and 115,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,687.88, 350,556.36 and 115,245.36 is: 172,880.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,687.88 : 350,556.36 = 115,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,687.88/350,556.36 = 115,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,687.88x = 350,556.36 × 115,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,687.88x = 40,399,993,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,399,993,908.49/233,687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,880.14

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