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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,066.60, 352,830.30 and 116,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,066.60, 352,830.30 and 116,871.40 is: 175,421.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,066.60 : 352,830.30 = 116,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,066.60/352,830.30 = 116,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,066.60x = 352,830.30 × 116,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,066.60x = 41,235,771,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,235,771,123.42/235,066.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,421.65

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