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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,668.68, 352,013.22 and 114,826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,668.68, 352,013.22 and 114,826.56 is: 172,244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,668.68 : 352,013.22 = 114,826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,668.68/352,013.22 = 114,826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,668.68x = 352,013.22 × 114,826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,668.68x = 40,420,467,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,420,467,127.12/234,668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,244.83

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