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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,355.53, 351,549.82 and 115,995.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,355.53, 351,549.82 and 115,995.09 is: 174,000.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,355.53 : 351,549.82 = 115,995.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,355.53/351,549.82 = 115,995.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,355.53x = 351,549.82 × 115,995.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,355.53x = 40,778,053,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,778,053,821.22/234,355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,000.81

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