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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,253.08, 352,535.10 and 116,687.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,253.08, 352,535.10 and 116,687.64 is: 174,860.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,253.08 : 352,535.10 = 116,687.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,253.08/352,535.10 = 116,687.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,253.08x = 352,535.10 × 116,687.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,253.08x = 41,136,488,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,136,488,836.16/235,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,860.57

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