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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,087.60, 352,861.80 and 116,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,087.60, 352,861.80 and 116,892.40 is: 175,453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,087.60 : 352,861.80 = 116,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,087.60/352,861.80 = 116,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,087.60x = 352,861.80 × 116,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,087.60x = 41,246,862,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,246,862,670.32/235,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,453.16

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