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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,884.61, 353,577.75 and 115,774.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,884.61, 353,577.75 and 115,774.46 is: 173,539.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,884.61 : 353,577.75 = 115,774.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,884.61/353,577.75 = 115,774.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,884.61x = 353,577.75 × 115,774.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,884.61x = 40,935,271,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,935,271,306.38/235,884.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,539.39

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