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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,280.58, 351,376.18 and 114,217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,280.58, 351,376.18 and 114,217.01 is: 171,303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,280.58 : 351,376.18 = 114,217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,280.58/351,376.18 = 114,217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,280.58x = 351,376.18 × 114,217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,280.58x = 40,133,136,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,133,136,928.30/234,280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,303.73

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