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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,834.24, 352,293.48 and 110,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,834.24, 352,293.48 and 110,172 is: 165,277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,834.24 : 352,293.48 = 110,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,834.24/352,293.48 = 110,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,834.24x = 352,293.48 × 110,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,834.24x = 38,812,877,278.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,812,877,278.56/234,834.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,277.76

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