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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,941.70, 352,412.55 and 116,843.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,941.70, 352,412.55 and 116,843.70 is: 175,265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,941.70 : 352,412.55 = 116,843.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,941.70/352,412.55 = 116,843.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,941.70x = 352,412.55 × 116,843.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,941.70x = 41,177,186,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177,186,268.44/234,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,265.55

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