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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,907.28, 353,549.88 and 117,504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,907.28, 353,549.88 and 117,504.72 is: 176,102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,907.28 : 353,549.88 = 117,504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,907.28/353,549.88 = 117,504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,907.28x = 353,549.88 × 117,504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,907.28x = 41,543,779,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,543,779,655.43/235,907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,102.15

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