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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,001.80, 351,002.70 and 115,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,001.80, 351,002.70 and 115,903.80 is: 173,855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,001.80 : 351,002.70 = 115,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,001.80/351,002.70 = 115,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,001.80x = 351,002.70 × 115,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,001.80x = 40,682,546,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,682,546,740.26/234,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,855.70

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