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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,430.76, 351,662.70 and 116,070.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,430.76, 351,662.70 and 116,070.32 is: 174,113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,430.76 : 351,662.70 = 116,070.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,430.76/351,662.70 = 116,070.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,430.76x = 351,662.70 × 116,070.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,430.76x = 40,817,602,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,817,602,121.06/234,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,113.68

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