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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,659.41, 351,999.35 and 114,817.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,659.41, 351,999.35 and 114,817.27 is: 172,230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,659.41 : 351,999.35 = 114,817.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,659.41/351,999.35 = 114,817.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,659.41x = 351,999.35 × 114,817.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,659.41x = 40,415,604,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,415,604,196.10/234,659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,230.91

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