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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,003.88, 350,714.60 and 113,962.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,003.88, 350,714.60 and 113,962.68 is: 170,802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,003.88 : 350,714.60 = 113,962.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,003.88/350,714.60 = 113,962.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,003.88x = 350,714.60 × 113,962.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,003.88x = 39,968,375,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,968,375,731.13/234,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,802.19

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