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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,227.44, 352,496.70 and 116,661.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,227.44, 352,496.70 and 116,661.98 is: 174,822.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,227.44 : 352,496.70 = 116,661.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,227.44/352,496.70 = 116,661.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,227.44x = 352,496.70 × 116,661.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,227.44x = 41,122,962,965.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,122,962,965.47/235,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,822.13

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