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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,255.32, 352,636.26 and 115,146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,255.32, 352,636.26 and 115,146.66 is: 172,599.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,255.32 : 352,636.26 = 115,146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,255.32/352,636.26 = 115,146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,255.32x = 352,636.26 × 115,146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,255.32x = 40,604,887,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,604,887,533.89/235,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,599.23

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