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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,358.04, 351,553.57 and 115,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,358.04, 351,553.57 and 115,997.60 is: 174,004.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,358.04 : 351,553.57 = 115,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,358.04/351,553.57 = 115,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,358.04x = 351,553.57 × 115,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,358.04x = 40,779,370,391.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,779,370,391.43/234,358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,004.57

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