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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,514.31, 348,804.27 and 74,689.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,514.31, 348,804.27 and 74,689.86 is: 112,045.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,514.31 : 348,804.27 = 74,689.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,514.31/348,804.27 = 74,689.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,514.31x = 348,804.27 × 74,689.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,514.31x = 26,052,142,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,052,142,093.70/232,514.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,045.33

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