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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,229.44, 352,499.70 and 116,663.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,229.44, 352,499.70 and 116,663.98 is: 174,825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,229.44 : 352,499.70 = 116,663.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,229.44/352,499.70 = 116,663.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,229.44x = 352,499.70 × 116,663.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,229.44x = 41,124,017,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,124,017,950.81/235,229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,825.13

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