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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,799.58, 353,579.22 and 115,864.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,799.58, 353,579.22 and 115,864.50 is: 173,737.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,799.58 : 353,579.22 = 115,864.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,799.58/353,579.22 = 115,864.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,799.58x = 353,579.22 × 115,864.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,799.58x = 40,967,279,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,967,279,535.69/235,799.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,737.71

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