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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,962.24, 353,729.46 and 117,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,962.24, 353,729.46 and 117,669.84 is: 176,398.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,962.24 : 353,729.46 = 117,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,962.24/353,729.46 = 117,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,962.24x = 353,729.46 × 117,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,962.24x = 41,623,288,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,623,288,961.49/235,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,398.09

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