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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,280.83, 351,376.55 and 114,217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,280.83, 351,376.55 and 114,217.26 is: 171,304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,280.83 : 351,376.55 = 114,217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,280.83/351,376.55 = 114,217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,280.83x = 351,376.55 × 114,217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,280.83x = 40,133,267,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,133,267,933.24/234,280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,304.11

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