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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,905.80, 350,628.30 and 115,595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,905.80, 350,628.30 and 115,595.40 is: 173,279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,905.80 : 350,628.30 = 115,595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,905.80/350,628.30 = 115,595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,905.80x = 350,628.30 × 115,595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,905.80x = 40,531,018,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,531,018,589.82/233,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,279.24

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