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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,615.36, 348,701.40 and 74,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,615.36, 348,701.40 and 74,733 is: 112,028.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,615.36 : 348,701.40 = 74,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,615.36/348,701.40 = 74,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,615.36x = 348,701.40 × 74,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,615.36x = 26,059,501,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059,501,726.20/232,615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,028.29

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