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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,252.32, 352,631.76 and 115,143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,252.32, 352,631.76 and 115,143.66 is: 172,594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,252.32 : 352,631.76 = 115,143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,252.32/352,631.76 = 115,143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,252.32x = 352,631.76 × 115,143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,252.32x = 40,603,311,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,603,311,478.64/235,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,594.73

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