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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,252.91, 346,805.53 and 73,444.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,252.91, 346,805.53 and 73,444.45 is: 110,143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,252.91 : 346,805.53 = 73,444.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,252.91/346,805.53 = 73,444.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,252.91x = 346,805.53 × 73,444.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,252.91x = 25,470,941,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470,941,407.81/231,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,143.23

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