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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,363.42, 351,561.69 and 116,002.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,363.42, 351,561.69 and 116,002.98 is: 174,012.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,363.42 : 351,561.69 = 116,002.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,363.42/351,561.69 = 116,002.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,363.42x = 351,561.69 × 116,002.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,363.42x = 40,782,204,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,782,204,282.73/234,363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,012.67

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