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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,394.81, 351,608.61 and 116,034.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,394.81, 351,608.61 and 116,034.37 is: 174,059.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,394.81 : 351,608.61 = 116,034.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,394.81/351,608.61 = 116,034.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,394.81x = 351,608.61 × 116,034.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,394.81x = 40,798,683,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,798,683,547.93/234,394.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,059.67

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