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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,005.88, 350,717.60 and 113,964.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,005.88, 350,717.60 and 113,964.68 is: 170,805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,005.88 : 350,717.60 = 113,964.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,005.88/350,717.60 = 113,964.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,005.88x = 350,717.60 × 113,964.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,005.88x = 39,969,419,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,969,419,054.37/234,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,805.19

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