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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,081.60, 352,852.80 and 116,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,081.60, 352,852.80 and 116,886.40 is: 175,444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,081.60 : 352,852.80 = 116,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,081.60/352,852.80 = 116,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,081.60x = 352,852.80 × 116,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,081.60x = 41,243,693,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,243,693,521.92/235,081.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,444.16

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