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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,358.29, 351,553.95 and 115,997.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,358.29, 351,553.95 and 115,997.85 is: 174,004.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,358.29 : 351,553.95 = 115,997.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,358.29/351,553.95 = 115,997.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,358.29x = 351,553.95 × 115,997.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,358.29x = 40,779,501,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,779,501,779.02/234,358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,004.95

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