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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,278.91, 348,385.55 and 74,486.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,278.91, 348,385.55 and 74,486.86 is: 111,719.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,278.91 : 348,385.55 = 74,486.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,278.91/348,385.55 = 74,486.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,278.91x = 348,385.55 × 74,486.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,278.91x = 25,950,144,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,950,144,445.47/232,278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,719.76

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