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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,385.44, 351,285.75 and 114,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,385.44, 351,285.75 and 114,343.44 is: 171,372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,385.44 : 351,285.75 = 114,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,385.44/351,285.75 = 114,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,385.44x = 351,285.75 × 114,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,385.44x = 40,167,221,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,167,221,077.98/234,385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,372.51

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