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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,048.60, 352,803.30 and 116,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,048.60, 352,803.30 and 116,853.40 is: 175,394.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,048.60 : 352,803.30 = 116,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,048.60/352,803.30 = 116,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,048.60x = 352,803.30 × 116,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,048.60x = 41,226,265,136.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,226,265,136.22/235,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,394.64

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