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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,639.44, 351,988.62 and 114,700.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,639.44, 351,988.62 and 114,700.27 is: 172,064.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,639.44 : 351,988.62 = 114,700.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,639.44/351,988.62 = 114,700.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,639.44x = 351,988.62 × 114,700.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,639.44x = 40,373,189,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,373,189,750.93/234,639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,064.81

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