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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,109.75, 352,617.45 and 115,115.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,109.75, 352,617.45 and 115,115.00 is: 172,649.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,109.75 : 352,617.45 = 115,115.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,109.75/352,617.45 = 115,115.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,109.75x = 352,617.45 × 115,115.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,109.75x = 40,591,555,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,591,555,993.66/235,109.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,649.40

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