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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,179.78, 350,986.78 and 114,056.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,179.78, 350,986.78 and 114,056.69 is: 170,947.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,179.78 : 350,986.78 = 114,056.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,179.78/350,986.78 = 114,056.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,179.78x = 350,986.78 × 114,056.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,179.78x = 40,032,390,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,032,390,360.56/234,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,947.25

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