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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,177.78, 350,983.78 and 114,054.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,177.78, 350,983.78 and 114,054.69 is: 170,944.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,177.78 : 350,983.78 = 114,054.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,177.78/350,983.78 = 114,054.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,177.78x = 350,983.78 × 114,054.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,177.78x = 40,031,346,222.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,031,346,222.93/234,177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,944.26

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