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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,785.98, 350,132.22 and 115,075.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,785.98, 350,132.22 and 115,075.62 is: 172,344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,785.98 : 350,132.22 = 115,075.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,785.98/350,132.22 = 115,075.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,785.98x = 350,132.22 × 115,075.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,785.98x = 40,291,682,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,291,682,298.48/233,785.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,344.31

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