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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,619.36, 348,707.40 and 74,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,619.36, 348,707.40 and 74,737 is: 112,034.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,619.36 : 348,707.40 = 74,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,619.36/348,707.40 = 74,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,619.36x = 348,707.40 × 74,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,619.36x = 26,061,344,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,061,344,953.80/232,619.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,034.29

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