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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,246.59, 352,525.32 and 116,681.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,246.59, 352,525.32 and 116,681.22 is: 174,850.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,246.59 : 352,525.32 = 116,681.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,246.59/352,525.32 = 116,681.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,246.59x = 352,525.32 × 116,681.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,246.59x = 41,133,084,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,133,084,418.49/235,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,850.93

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