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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,251.91, 346,804.03 and 73,443.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,251.91, 346,804.03 and 73,443.45 is: 110,141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,251.91 : 346,804.03 = 73,443.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,251.91/346,804.03 = 73,443.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,251.91x = 346,804.03 × 73,443.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,251.91x = 25,470,484,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470,484,437.10/231,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,141.73

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