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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,957.13, 352,468.51 and 116,596.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,957.13, 352,468.51 and 116,596.69 is: 174,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,957.13 : 352,468.51 = 116,596.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,957.13/352,468.51 = 116,596.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,957.13x = 352,468.51 × 116,596.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,957.13x = 41,096,660,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,096,660,422.57/234,957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,911.32

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