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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,161.08, 350,958.77 and 114,038.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,161.08, 350,958.77 and 114,038.03 is: 170,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,161.08 : 350,958.77 = 114,038.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,161.08/350,958.77 = 114,038.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,161.08x = 350,958.77 × 114,038.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,161.08x = 40,022,648,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,022,648,118.34/234,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,919.30

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