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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,392.06, 351,287.58 and 114,476.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,392.06, 351,287.58 and 114,476.42 is: 171,567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,392.06 : 351,287.58 = 114,476.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,392.06/351,287.58 = 114,476.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,392.06x = 351,287.58 × 114,476.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,392.06x = 40,214,144,548.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,214,144,548.86/234,392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,567.86

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