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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,597.68, 353,139.48 and 115,737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,597.68, 353,139.48 and 115,737.12 is: 173,479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,597.68 : 353,139.48 = 115,737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,597.68/353,139.48 = 115,737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,597.68x = 353,139.48 × 115,737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,597.68x = 40,871,346,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,871,346,373.50/235,597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,479.41

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