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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,016.76, 348,018.74 and 74,242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,016.76, 348,018.74 and 74,242.92 is: 111,362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,016.76 : 348,018.74 = 74,242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,016.76/348,018.74 = 74,242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,016.76x = 348,018.74 × 74,242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,016.76x = 25,837,927,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,837,927,472.32/232,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,362.33

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