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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,638.44, 351,987.12 and 114,699.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,638.44, 351,987.12 and 114,699.27 is: 172,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,638.44 : 351,987.12 = 114,699.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,638.44/351,987.12 = 114,699.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,638.44x = 351,987.12 × 114,699.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,638.44x = 40,372,665,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,372,665,713.40/234,638.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,063.31

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