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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,383.92, 351,283.48 and 114,341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,383.92, 351,283.48 and 114,341.92 is: 171,370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,383.92 : 351,283.48 = 114,341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,383.92/351,283.48 = 114,341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,383.92x = 351,283.48 × 114,341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,383.92x = 40,166,427,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,166,427,567.48/234,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,370.24

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