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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,178.28, 350,984.53 and 114,055.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,178.28, 350,984.53 and 114,055.19 is: 170,945.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,178.28 : 350,984.53 = 114,055.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,178.28/350,984.53 = 114,055.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,178.28x = 350,984.53 × 114,055.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,178.28x = 40,031,607,256.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,031,607,256.21/234,178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,945.01

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