Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,552.68, 347,329.26 and 73,781
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 231,552.68, 347,329.26 and 73,781 is: 110,671.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,552.68 : 347,329.26 = 73,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,552.68/347,329.26 = 73,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,552.68x = 347,329.26 × 73,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,552.68x = 25,626,300,132.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,626,300,132.06/231,552.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,671.58
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