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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,250.94, 346,802.58 and 73,442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,250.94, 346,802.58 and 73,442.50 is: 110,140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,250.94 : 346,802.58 = 73,442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,250.94/346,802.58 = 73,442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,250.94x = 346,802.58 × 73,442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,250.94x = 25,470,048,481.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470,048,481.65/231,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,140.30

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