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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,794.33, 353,571.35 and 115,859.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,794.33, 353,571.35 and 115,859.25 is: 173,729.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,794.33 : 353,571.35 = 115,859.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,794.33/353,571.35 = 115,859.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,794.33x = 353,571.35 × 115,859.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,794.33x = 40,964,510,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,964,510,853.19/235,794.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,729.84

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