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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,855.40, 350,835 and 109,128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,855.40, 350,835 and 109,128.36 is: 163,716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,855.40 : 350,835 = 109,128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,855.40/350,835 = 109,128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,855.40x = 350,835 × 109,128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,855.40x = 38,286,048,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,286,048,180.60/233,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,716.76

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