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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,006.80, 351,010.20 and 115,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,006.80, 351,010.20 and 115,908.80 is: 173,863.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,006.80 : 351,010.20 = 115,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,006.80/351,010.20 = 115,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,006.80x = 351,010.20 × 115,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,006.80x = 40,685,171,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,685,171,069.76/234,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,863.20

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